Digital Engineer

Digital Engineer

Date: Aug 10, 2026

Location: Wilmington, NC, US, 28405

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 74460

**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.

Scope of Position:

Help design, develop, and implement our plant digital and automation strategy potentially across multiple manufacturing plants. This position will lead or play a significant role delivering transformative cost reduction across the plant while improving quality and process capability. An ideal candidate will be capable of learning and implementing the latest vision, digital and automation technology and concepts and work with the operations, supply chain, and finance organizations to deploy projects in manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement solutions for manufacturing which leverage latest digital technologies including data analytics and programming technologies.

• Evaluate existing control strategies and propose enhancements. Optimize or retrofit existing processes through modern control strategies such as optimal control, robust control, adaptive control, or model predictive control.

• Work closely with manufacturing to define appropriate controls hardware platforms/systems for implementing process control solutions.

• Develop and apply process controls skills to implement solutions in PLC/DCS/BPS (C-based controls) environments.

• Develop in-depth knowledge of existing processes to identify process control optimization opportunities and write proposals to initiate control projects.

• Work with process subject matter experts and apply process data analysis skills to gain fundamental understanding of manufacturing processes.

• Work closely with experienced professionals in multi-disciplined teams to design, develop and implement solutions for manufacturing processes.

• Utilize statistical analysis to design for process capability.

• Lead projects and work in a multi-disciplinary research, development, and engineering environment to identify opportunities for advanced controls.

• Leverage optimization techniques to improve process performance and efficiency.

• Facilitate the transfer of new process control technologies into manufacturing and provide training to manufacturing and engineering personnel.

• Document process control finding in technical reports. Generate intellectual property through invention disclosures and patent applications.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

• Minimum 1-4 years industry experience (preferred within manufacturing).

Travel Requirements:

• Domestic travel up to 10%.

Work Schedule:

• Typically 40 hours/week but could be more depending on project requirements.

• Typically onsite to benefit from visibility to manufacturing environment with potential schedule-based flexibility

Required Skills:

• Programming experience in Python, C/C++ or C#

• Programming-related skills related to or involving web development, Microsoft IIS, Visual Studio, Git

• Analysis/Reporting experience with tools such as SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL, PowerBI

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong process-oriented mindset, be able to understand process dynamics and design appropriate control scheme.

• Strong verbal and written skills, able to prepare and present proposals effectively with and across multiple organizations.

• Functions well on projects and team initiatives as well as independent assignments. Results-oriented individual with a track record of meeting commitments and managing time well.

• Flexibility to adapt to changing environment; be a change agent to help others through change.

Desired Skills:

• Experience in practical application of process control, including process data analysis, system modeling/identification, and control loop design/tuning

• Experience in statistical analysis methods

• Experience with ChatGPT and RAG implementations.

• Familiarity with a diverse array of process controls technologies such as model predictive, multi-variable, non-linear approaches, and classic PID control

• Machine vision experience including algorithm development, coding, and use of industrial cameras/vision.

• Six Sigma/DMAIC experience.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $86,878.00 - $119,458.00 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