Senior Development Engineer

Senior Development Engineer

Date: May 7, 2026

Location: Wilmington, NC, US, 28405

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 74176

**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.

Role Purpose

The role is responsible for developing and industrializing premium optical fiber manufacturing processes by applying the scientific method to identify and resolve cost, capacity, and capability limitations. This position drives improvements in manufacturing performance—including yield, process rate, machine utilization, quality, sustainability, and energy efficiency—while supporting the design, development, optimization, and implementation of new and existing premium fiber products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn & understand process & equipment functions in area of responsibility.

• Apply the scientific method to Corning’s Fiber Manufacturing processes to identify problems or opportunities for improvement and translate those observations into experimental plans

• Analyze experimental data output and communicate conclusions

• Develop new incremental process advancement opportunities

• Troubleshoot existing problems for products or processes already in production.

• Translate early development success to at scale, industrialized manufacturing processes and products

• Direct the day-to-day activities of a technician or junior engineer as needed for project work

Education and Experience – Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, materials science, ceramic engineering, glass science, or similar discipline

• Minimum 5 years of experience using the scientific method and fundamental engineering principles to solve problems thoroughly and effectively, using well-designed and executed process experiments

• Experience using measured or modeled data to inform decisions and actions leading to better more efficient outcomes

• Working knowledge of physical phenomena (e.g., static and dynamic physics, heat and mass transfer, etc.) with a proven track record of improving manufacturing processes and product attributes

• Experience with chemical transport and reaction processes

• Experience with high temperature processing and/or sintering of oxides

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desired Skills:

• Experience leading matrixed project teams

• Advanced Degree in chemical engineering, materials science, ceramic engineering, glass science, or similar discipline

• Experience building mathematical models to inform engineering experimentation

• Experience designing or manufacturing new and novel waveguides via refractive index profile optimization

• Communicate effectively in various settings to provide and present necessary information to Project, Department, and Site leaders

• Experience with data processing software (e.g. Jump, Python, PowerBI) and/or Modeling simulation software (e.g. Aspen, Matlab, Fluent)

• Experience with vapor deposition of Silica based material systems

• PCVD, IVD, or MCVD process development experience

• Experience with etching of silica based materials

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.

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**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.

Nearest Major Market: Wilmington