Development Engineering Tech I

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.  ​

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. Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
Corning's Optical Communications division is seeking a Process Development Engineer to design, develop, and industrialize optical fiber manufacturing platforms. In this role, you'll apply engineering principles and scientific methods to drive root-cause understanding of manufacturing challenges, improve process performance, and translate solutions into scalable equipment and process designs. You'll be part of a cross-functional technology development team focused on advancing manufacturing yield, rate, quality, and cost.

Design, develop, and industrialize manufacturing platforms — integrating process and equipment — for both existing and next-generation optical fiber production
Apply scientific methods and engineering fundamentals to diagnose root causes and execute well-designed process experiments
Redesign machine or process systems and subsystems to address safety, performance, or quality issues and reduce operational costs
Provide hands-on troubleshooting support during the development and demonstration phases of prototype platforms
Collaborate across Research & Development, Early Stage Development, and Manufacturing teams to drive project outcomes

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical, Materials, Ceramics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering, or a closely related discipline

• 1+ year of engineering experience
• Working knowledge of physical phenomena including static and dynamic physics, heat and mass transfer, and related principles
• Demonstrated ability to design and execute process experiments using scientific methods and engineering fundamentals
• Experience applying engineering knowledge to improve manufacturing processes or product attributes
• Ability to work hands-on with equipment using standard hand tools, instruments, and measurement devices
• Background in process engineering, preferably in chemical transport, reaction processes, and related product or equipment performance

Equipment design experience and familiarity with CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Inventor)
Experience translating engineering solutions into process and/or equipment designs that meet defined performance criteria
Proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g., JMP, Python, Power BI) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Familiarity with fiber optics and materials science
Experience with modeling or simulation software (e.g., Aspen, MATLAB, Fluent

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $85,304.00 - $117,293.00 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.

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. 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.
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.

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