Corning Incorporated

Furcation Development Engineer

Corning Incorporated • $85K — $117K *
Hickory, NC 28601In-Person
Telecommunications & Hardware
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering
  • 1-5 years of experience in a development or experimental laboratory environment
  • Demonstrated problem solving techniques
  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Excellent communication skills, notably in technical contexts

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with engineers and technicians to design and develop new process methods
  • Create operational ranges for experimental parameters
  • Engage project teams to define deliverables and timelines
  • Identify key processing technologies with subject matter experts
  • Support implementation of new processes in manufacturing plants
  • Capture innovative ideas for patent submission
  • Analyze process data using various statistical tools

Benefits

  • Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives tied to business performance
  • 100% company-paid pension benefit with increasing contributions
  • Medical, dental, vision coverage including family support and paid parental leave
  • Recognition programs to reward exceptional contributions
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and wellness support
Full Job Description
Requisition Number: 77401

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:

  • Development engineers focused on advancing optical component design and cable demarcation points.
  • Develop knowledge of materials, fundamentals of furcation design including cable/connector interactions, and cable characteristics. Capability includes over-molding process and mechanical structure design.
  • Solving problems based on fundamental understanding gained using the scientific method and DOE.
  • Work closely with other engineers and technicians to define and perform experiments to develop process technologies and solutions.
  • Application of DMAIC and advanced statistical tools.
  • Champion deployment of new furcation/demarcation design and over-molding technologies that reduce manufacturing costs, increase capacity, and meet customer application needs.
  • Projects could support any Corning division or research and development.


Day to Day Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with engineers and technicians to design and develop new process methods and technologies for multifiber cable breakout point and demarcation points
  • Create operational ranges for parameters defined because of experimental development.
  • Support project teams and the definition of project deliverables and timelines.
  • Work with internal and external subject matter experts to identify key processing technologies and determine feasibility.
  • Engage global manufacturing plants to capture manufacturability of proposed solutions and support initial implementation of new process technologies.
  • Collaborate with internal and external equipment and tool designers to establish functional requirements.
  • Solve problems and improve processes based on fundamental understanding.
  • Structured problem-solving methods such as KT, Designed Experimentation, and Six Sigma.
  • Capture innovative ideas for patent submission.
  • Ensure that requirements are properly developed and documented in conjunction with appropriate manufacturing, development, and commercial personnel.
  • Work with manufacturing engineering to develop and implement process documentation for each project.
  • Analyze process data using statistical tools (e.g. pareto, regression, time charting, analysis of variance, gauge R&R, etc.).
  • Review and interpret data to make recommendations on immediate actions, long term corrective actions, follow-up experiments, etc.
  • Define experimental plans, measurement methods, and mechanical setups for evaluation of key learning objectives.
  • Conduct experimental plans by setting up equipment (such as various types of measurement systems and mechanical apparatus), perform experimentation, data collection & analysis, and providing test reports.
  • Maintain and improve a safe work environment.


Travel Requirements:

  • 25% on average depending on the project requirements. Includes international travel.


Required Education:

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering


Required Years and Area of Experience:

  • 1-5 years of experience of in a development or experimental laboratory environment working with electrical/mechanical assembly and testing.


Required Skills:

  • Demonstrated problem solving techniques.
  • Demonstrated, applied mechanical aptitude.
  • Ability to clearly express technical ideas.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external customers and within multi-national groups
  • Ability to work in technical project teams in a team member role.
  • Desire to learn and develop personal and organizational knowledge.
  • Proficient in the use of MS Office (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint)


Desired Skills:

  • Design products or manufacturing processes using CAD (PTC Creo)
  • Ability to interpret drawings and schematics.
  • Capable of performing complex data analysis using MS excel (SPC), or statistical software such as JMP or Minitab.
  • Familiar with fiber optic theory.
  • Fluent in foreign languages: Spanish, English, Chinese, and Polish.
  • Proficient in the use of DOE, SPC, Six Sigma and other process control/ analysis techniques to recommend decisions based on thorough data analysis.
  • Project management experience and demonstrated application of project management tools.
  • Proactively collaborates throughout an organization and drives technical culture.
  • Experience with discrete assembly processing.
  • Experience developing automated processes.
  • Collaboration with internal and external equipment designers.


Soft Skills:

  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Personal initiative and commitment
  • Organized with good planning and time management skills
  • Ability to build relationships within cross functional groups; team building skills
  • Positive attitude, flexible and good work ethic


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.


About Corning Incorporated

Corning Life Sciences provide high quality, innovative products for life science applications enabling people around the world to make and deliver life changing discoveries.

Corning Incorporated Careers

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Learn more about Corning Incorporated
Size
61,200 employees
Market Cap
$26.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$512 million
Founded
1851
5 Year Trend
+8.4%
Revenue
$11.3 billion
NASDAQ
GLW
* Ladders Estimates

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