Requisition Number: 76245
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.
Role PurposeAs a manager in systems design, you will oversee the design and development of next generation of manufacturing equipment-from full scale automated systems to benchtop and lab scale equipment. You'll work in a collaborative, multi disciplinary team to develop concepts, build prototypes, and deliver safe, reliable, and innovative equipment for manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities• Manage a team of mechanical and mechatronics engineers focused on development of prototypes, ensuring sound engineering rigor and industrial scalability.
• Work with business leaders and end-users to understand needs for new equipment across varying scales, including benchtop systems, semi automated stations and fully automated cells.
• Develop project technical strategies.
• Lead one or more technical teams on projects.
• Generate, evaluate, and select concepts based on engineering principles.
• Collaboratively design, build and test prototypes and subsystems to validate concepts, integrating mechanical, electrical, motion, vision, and software components into cohesive systems.
• Communicate through presentations and design reviews.
• Provide expertise to the team responsible for building and deploying industrialized versions of the new technology into manufacturing.
• Be a model for safe work practices, ensuring a safe environment for colleagues.
• Document novel designs and intellectual property.
• Travel up to 25%, typically in concentrated periods every 1-2 years.
Experiences/Education - Required• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or related field (10 years' experience), or MS (7 years' experience).
• Supervisory experience required.
• Experience in leading technical teams.
• Mechanical design and detailing experience using 3D CAD.
• Experience in innovation, design and new technologies.
• Enjoy working with diverse team members to collect, align, and communicate requirements and design approaches.
• Some knowledge of industrial controls.
• Strong written communication skills, including documentation and diagrams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experiences/Education - Desired• MS degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience with SolidWorks.
• Some training in object oriented programming, especially in a language like C++, C#, Java, or Rust.
• Experience with machine vision, motion control, or vision guided motion.
• Electrical or electronics design experience.
• Basic optics knowledge (e.g. photography or laser systems).
• Experience with MATLAB and Python.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $156,314.00 - $214,933.00 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.
