Requisition Number: 75049

Scope of Position:
• Project and Design engineer focused on designing, building, or coordinating prototypes for optical connectivity solutions for fiber optic networks.
• Develop knowledge of materials, fundamentals of optical network connectorization including cable/connector interactions, optical hardware, and fiber optic cable.
• Work closely with other engineers, technicians and supply chain to design and build prototypes to develop product solutions.
• Deliver prototype design to Technology Teams for further development and testing or to manufacturing operations for higher volume production.
• Create and leverage large network of suppliers, fabrication shops, contract manufacturers and Cable Assembly Houses to design, build and deliver prototypes.
• Projects could support any Corning division or research and development opportunities.

Day to Day Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with customers, Market Development, Product Line Managers, engineers, technicians, lab managers, suppliers, and supply chain to design, build and deliver prototypes for optical connectivity solutions for fiber optic networks.
• Coordinate design details, material procurement, fabrication timelines and delivery of prototypes with internal and external resources.
• Support project teams and the definition of prototype design objectives 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 tooling designers to establish functional requirements.
• Capture and deliver new 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 as needed.
• Lead and collect feedback to iterate and drive adoption.
• Maintain and improve a safe work environment.
• Work with colleagues to find creative solutions to building prototypes.
• Build and leverage network of Product Experts to assist with prototype designs.
• Build and leverage network of fabrication capabilities both internally and externally.
• Listen to customers for understanding of problem, ideas, and feedback on potential solutions.
• Document requests and solutions

Travel Requirements:
• 25%-50% on average depending on the project requirements. Includes international travel.

Required Education:
• BS in Engineering or Project Management or 10+ years of equivalent experience in a development role.

Required Years and Area of Experience:
• 3-5 years of experience 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)
• Design products or manufacturing processes using CAD (ProE / CREO Skills a Must)

Desired Skills:
• Ability to interpret and generate drawings and schematics.
• Familiar with fiber optic theory.
• 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 processes and parameters.
• Collaboration with internal and external designers.

Soft Skills:
• Personal initiative and commitment to success
• 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 $95,759.00 - $131,669.00 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.