Sr Development Engineer

Corning Incorporated; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 102,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses & long-term-incen

401(k) matching

Health, dental, vision benefits

Paid parental leave

Fitness programs

Life insurance & disability

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Wilmington, NC is seeking an Equipment Design and Development Engineer to lead or contribute to multi‑discipline teams that prototype and pilot optical fiber manufacturing equipment. You will design, develop and industrialize optical fiber manufacturing platforms, translating experimental insights into specifications with focus on yield, cost and energy efficiency.

The role requires a BS in mechanical engineering or related, 5+ years in optical fiber process development,

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in mechanical engineering, Materials Science or similar technical field.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience in optical fiber process development or manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years cross-functional teamwork experience across diverse disciplines.
• 3+ years of knowledge in physical phenomena (heat/mass transfer, optics, etc.) and machine design.
• 1+ year of experience with 3-D CAD software (AutoDesk Inventor preferred).

Responsibilities

• Identify concepts for manufacturing equipment and design, build and test concepts.
• Design and execute equipment validation tests in manufacturing settings.
• Collaborate with equipment design experts across teams and outside OFC development.
• Secure funding and manage budget for equipment design projects.
• Communicate and document equipment designs and results.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Physics fundamentals

Machine design

Data analysis

Lab and manufacturing experiments

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

AutoDesk Inventor

JMP

Python

PowerBI

Job description

The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us.Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Requisition Number: 77264
The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us.Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.
How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations– not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company and the world forward.
At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.
Come break through with us.
Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry‑leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical‑based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical‑based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Purpose

Equipment Design and Development Engineer responsible for leading or working within multi‑discipline teams to Prototype and Pilot Equipment Design for optical fiber manufacturing processes and products.

Design, develop, improve and industrialize Optical Fiber manufacturing platforms (platform = process + equipment) for existing or revolutionary manufacturing processes, thereby enabling new products with advantaged attributes and/or step‑change reductions in manufacturing cost. Translate understanding and experimental solutions to engineering requirements, then further to process and/or equipment designs which deliver performance criteria.

Work is typically completed as a member of a technology development team chartered with improving one or more of the following: manufacturing yields (selections), process rate, machine utilization, product quality, new product quality, environmental compliance, raw material yield, and/or energy usage.

Responsibilities

• Use established processes to identify concepts for manufacturing equipment, design, build and test selected concepts as an individual and in teams, and utilize risk management tools to ensure on‑time delivery.
• Designing and executing equipment validation test in a manufacturing plant; analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and making recommendations.
• Collaborating with other equipment/machine design experts within and outside of OFC development organization.
• Securing funding via appropriation requests and expense budgeting processes to support equipment design and development.
• Communicating and documenting results and equipment designs.

Travel Requirements

Hours of work/work schedule/flex‑time:

• The position is overtime exempt. Overtime is not uncommon and is indeed expected at times, however the amount and duration will vary as a function of the job position, particular project, and point in the project life cycle.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in mechanical engineering, Materials Science or similar technical field (e.g. physics);
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience in optical fiber process development or manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of relevant experience working with cross‑functional teams (e.g., Electrical Controls, Chemicals, Material Science, etc.) and Materials processing within a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of experience demonstrating working knowledge of physical phenomena (static and dynamic physics, heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics, optics, etc.) with a strong background in machine design or machine systems integration, and the ability to design and carry out experiments in lab and manufacturing environments.
• 1+ year of experience with 3‑D CAD software (AutoDesk Inventor preferred)

Desired Skills

• Working knowledge experience of Machine Controls (motion control, sensor technologies, PLC programming, etc…) and safety systems.
• Proficient in DMAIC and MEE methodologies for problem solving.
• Experience with data processing software (e.g. Jmp, Python, PowerBI) and MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Modeling simulation software optional (e.g. Aspen, Matlab, Fluent).

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $101,784.00 - $139,953.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job‑related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

A job that shapes a life.

Corning offers you the total package.

Your well‐being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well‑being, we provide a 100% company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well‑being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company‑paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [e-mail].