Senior Optical Prototyping Engineer - Fiber Networks

Corning Inc.; Keller (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning Inc. in Keller, Texas seeks a Senior Prototyping Engineer to design, build, and coordinate prototypes for optical connectivity solutions used in fiber optic networks.

This hands-on role supports a low-volume, development-oriented prototype line and works with technicians, engineering, quality, supply chain, and customers. The role requires 5+ years in development/manufacturing, CAD experience (ProE/CREO), and strong project management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science.
• 5+ years in development or manufacturing with mechanical aptitude and problem-solving experience.
• 5 years engaging stakeholders, suppliers, customers, and global teams through effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers, global manufacturing teams, Market Development, Product Line Managers, engineers, technicians, lab managers, suppliers, and supply chain to design, build and deliver prototypes for optical connectivity solutions for fiber optic networks.
• Develop prototype designs, build plans, bills of materials, work instructions, process documentation, acceptance criteria, schedules, and captures prototype results, customer feedback, technical risks, and potentially patentable ideas.
• Develop and improve processes for fiber optic components; including technical execution of fiber optic connector, cable assembly, and optical connectivity prototype builds and process-development trials.
• Coordinate materials, tooling, fabrication, equipment, supplier activity, and prototype delivery timelines.
• Design, specify, and improve fixtures, tooling, equipment, and workstations, and train technicians on new or revised processes, tools, equipment, and documentation, to support quality, safety, ergonomics, and process consistency.
• Analyze prototype build, inspection, test, yield, and defect data; lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions, and assess design-for-manufacturability, assembly, testability, and reliability, providing feedback to product and technology teams, supporting technology transfer or initial process implementation.
• Maintain compliance with safety, ESD, cleanliness, quality, and controlled-document requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

Pro/E CREO CAD

MS Office (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint)

Job description

Corning Inc. in Keller, Texas seeks a Senior Prototyping Engineer to design, build, and coordinate prototypes for optical connectivity solutions used in fiber optic networks.

This hands-on role supports a low-volume, development-oriented prototype line and works with technicians, engineering, quality, supply chain, and customers. The role requires 5+ years in development/manufacturing, CAD experience (ProE/CREO), and strong project management and communication skills.