Sr Development Engineer

Corning Incorporated; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 101,784 - 139,953; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses and long-term/in?

100% company-paid pension with fixed.

401(k) matching up to 4%

Health, dental, vision coverage; paid/

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Senior Development Engineer to design and industrialize next-generation optical fiber manufacturing platforms, turning complex technical challenges into scalable solutions that improve quality, yield, and efficiency.

The role blends materials science, process engineering, and manufacturing innovation; you will work hands-on with equipment, run experiments, analyze data, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical, Materials, Ceramics, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum years of experience in process or mechanical engineering with a track record of delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Strong foundation in physical phenomena and engineering principles applied to manufacturing processes.
• Proven ability to design experiments, analyze complex data sets, and drive root cause resolution.
• Experience translating technical findings into engineering requirements and process or equipment designs.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as JMP, Python, or Power BI.
• Comfortable working hands-on with manufacturing equipment, instruments, and measurement devices in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and industrialize improvements to optical fiber manufacturing platforms (equipment and process), from concept through validation and full-scale implementation.
• Apply scientific methods, root cause analysis, and structured experimentation to identify and resolve manufacturing process limitations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams across technology development and manufacturing to drive improvements in yield, throughput, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Troubleshoot glassmaking platforms, execute equipment validation testing, and develop data-driven recommendations.
• Document and communicate technical findings, project updates, and recommendations to team members and leadership.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Experiment design

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Hands-on manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical, Materials, Ceramics, or related Engineering

Tools

JMP

Python

Power BI

ANSYS

MATLAB

Fluent

Aspen

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

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.

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.

Role Purpose

Corning is a global leader in specialty glass and optical communications—and our Wilmington, NC facility is where the fiber that connects the world gets made. As a Senior Development Engineer, you'll design and industrialize next‑generation optical fiber manufacturing platforms, turning complex technical challenges into solutions that improve quality, yield, and efficiency at scale. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact engineering role at the intersection of materials science, process engineering, and manufacturing innovation.

Primary Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and industrialize improvements to optical fiber manufacturing platforms (equipment and process), from concept through validation and full‑scale implementation.
• Apply scientific methods, root cause analysis, and structured experimentation to identify and resolve manufacturing process limitations.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams across technology development and manufacturing to drive improvements in yield, throughput, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Troubleshoot glassmaking platforms, execute equipment validation testing, and develop data‑driven recommendations.
• Document and communicate technical findings, project updates, and recommendations to team members and leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical, Materials, Ceramics, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum years of experience in process or mechanical engineering with a track record of delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Strong foundation in physical phenomena and engineering principles applied to manufacturing processes.
• Proven ability to design experiments, analyze complex data sets, and drive root cause resolution.
• Experience translating technical findings into engineering requirements and process or equipment designs.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as JMP, Python, or Power BI.
• Comfortable working hands‑on with manufacturing equipment, instruments, and measurement devices in a production environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with optical fiber, glassmaking, or specialty materials manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Experience leading or mentoring technical engineering teams.
• Proficiency in computer‑aided engineering (CAE) tools (e.g., ANSYS, MATLAB, Fluent, Aspen).
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor).
• Familiarity with fiber optics fundamentals.

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.

Benefits

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives aligned with key business results.
• 100% company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow over your career, along with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan (up to 7%–12% of pay, depending on age and years of service).
• Company 401(k) matching contributions up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision coverage, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company‑paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Corning prohibits 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].