Senior IT Application Development Engineer

Requisition Number: 76823

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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.   

The global Information Technology (IT) Function is leading efforts to align IT and Business Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated information integration technologies. Through these efforts, IT helps to improve the competitive position of Corning's businesses through IT enabled processes. IT also delivers Information Technology applications, infrastructure, and project services in a cost efficient manner to Corning worldwide.

Role Purpose

The Software Engineer is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and support of manufacturing and engineering software systems that enable efficient production, process optimization, and data-driven decision making. This role will expand the team's capability by assuming ownership of existing applications and supporting new initiatives focused on manufacturing automation, fiber optimization, image processing, and system integration. Working collaboratively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Customer Service, and IT, the successful candidate will help modernize software platforms, improve operational performance, and support the continued growth of advanced manufacturing technologies.

Key responsibilities

Design, development, implementation and support of business and manufacturing software processes, functions, and systems in manufacturing environment.

This includes:

• Design, development, test and support of Engineering and data analysis systems written in VB.NET, ASP.NET, C#.
• Creating and optimizing image processing algorithms.
• Supporting optical equipment – high speed video cameras, video cameras’ API, quality control benches and measurement equipment.
• Converting legacy ASP and VB applications to new ASP.NET Core, C#.
• Integration of MES systems with SAP ERP.
• Work closely together across other organizations (Engineering, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Quality, and IT) in a manufacturing plant
• Provide off-hours support for existing software and equipment based on rotation

Required skills

• Bachelor’s or master’s in computer science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Optics or similar.

• 2+ years of software development experience in manufacturing, engineering design or scientific research fields.
• Extensive knowledge of .NET ecosystem (VB, C#)

• Experience in manufacturing IT or Engineering.
• Good knowledge of signal and image processing algorithms.
• Experience developing/supporting imaging systems
• Very good knowledge of SQL databases e.g. Oracle, MSSQL Server
• Knowledge of data analysis, business modelling, optimization algorithms.
• Self-motivated and well organized
• Collaborate with multiple teams across multiple regions.
• Process oriented and customer focused.
• Mechanically inclined

Desired skills

• Understanding Principles of Optics, Chemistry, Life Science or similar
• Some knowledge of SAP ERP is desirable.
• Some knowledge of Python and cloud application development is desirable.
• Good English skills, in verbal and written form.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $93,046.00 - $127,938.00 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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at View email address on us.fitly.work .