Requisition Number: 76397
Scope of Position: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.
Primary Day-to-Day Responsibilities- 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
Required Qualifications- 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
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to present technical information clearly to diverse audiences
Desired Qualifications- 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.
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.
