Requisition Number: 77566
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.
OverviewCorning's Optical Fiber division is seeking a Development Engineer to design, develop, and industrialize next-generation optical fiber manufacturing platforms. This role sits at the intersection of applied science and manufacturing engineering - driving step-change reductions in cost, improving product quality, and enabling new product capabilities through rigorous process experimentation and first-principles problem-solving.
Primary Day-to-Day Responsibilities- Design, develop, and industrialize optical fiber manufacturing processes - including process systems, equipment, and coating applications - to improve yield, quality, rate, and cost
- Apply the scientific method and engineering first principles to diagnose root-cause limitations in manufacturing processes; design and execute well-controlled experiments to validate solutions
- Translate experimental findings into engineering requirements and process/equipment designs that meet defined performance criteria
- Support early-stage innovation testing on development and manufacturing assets; advance learnings through deeper understanding and demonstration phases toward robust implementation
- Collaborate with cross-functional technology development teams to drive improvements in manufacturing yield, process rate, machine utilization, product quality, raw material efficiency, and energy usage
Required Qualifications- BS or MS in Chemical, Materials, Ceramics, or Mechanical Engineering (or closely related field)
- 2-5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or process development environment
- Process engineering background with emphasis on chemical transport and reaction processes, and their impact on product and equipment performance
- Working knowledge of physical phenomena - including heat and mass transfer and static/dynamic physics - applied to manufacturing process improvement
- Demonstrated experience designing and executing well-controlled process experiments using the scientific method and engineering first principles
Desired Qualifications- Experience translating engineering solutions into process and/or equipment design requirements that deliver defined performance criteria
- Proficiency with data analysis tools such as JMP, Python, or PowerBI; familiarity with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Experience with modeling or simulation software (e.g., Aspen, Matlab, Fluent)
- Background in optical fiber manufacturing, polymer coatings, or advanced materials manufacturing
Skills / Competencies- Applies engineering first principles and root-cause analysis to resolve complex, ambiguous manufacturing challenges
- Uses measured and modeled data to evaluate alternatives and drive sound technical decisions
- Presents technical findings and recommendations clearly to project teams, department leaders, and cross-site stakeholders
- Collaborates effectively across cross-functional teams spanning research, early-stage development, and manufacturing
- Manages concurrent priorities and carries assignments through to completion in a project-driven environment
Work ConditionsTravel: Less than 10%, domestic; occasional international travel possible
Schedule: Full-time, overtime-exempt; overtime may be required based on project phase and business needs. This is an onsite position.
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.
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.
