Requisition Number: 76374
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 Purpose Corning is a global leader in specialty glass and optical communications - and our Wilmington, NC facility is where the fiber that connects the world gets made. As a Senior Development Engineer, you'll design and industrialize next-generation optical fiber manufacturing platforms, turning complex technical challenges into solutions that improve quality, yield, and efficiency at scale. This is a hands-on, high-impact engineering role at the intersection of materials science, process engineering, and manufacturing innovation.
Primary Day-to-Day Responsibilities- Design, develop, and industrialize improvements to optical fiber manufacturing platforms (equipment and process), from concept through validation and full-scale implementation
- Apply scientific methods, root cause analysis, and structured experimentation to identify and resolve manufacturing process limitations
- Partner with cross-functional teams across technology development and manufacturing to drive improvements in yield, throughput, quality, and cost efficiency
- Troubleshoot glassmaking platforms, execute equipment validation testing, and develop data-driven recommendations
- Document and communicate technical findings, project updates, and recommendations to team members and leadership
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical, Materials, Ceramics, or a related Engineering discipline
- Minimum years of experience in process or mechanical engineering with a track record of delivering measurable business outcomes
- Strong foundation in physical phenomena and engineering principles applied to manufacturing processes
- Proven ability to design experiments, analyze complex data sets, and drive root cause resolution
- Experience translating technical findings into engineering requirements and process or equipment designs
- Proficiency in data analysis tools such as JMP, Python, or Power BI
- Comfortable working hands-on with manufacturing equipment, instruments, and measurement devices in a production environment
Desired Qualifications- Experience with optical fiber, glassmaking, or specialty materials manufacturing processes and equipment
- Experience leading or mentoring technical engineering teams
- Proficiency in computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools (e.g., ANSYS, MATLAB, Fluent, Aspen)
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor)
- Familiarity with fiber optics fundamentals
This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $101,784.00 - $139,953.00 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.
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, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
- 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.
