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Process Development Engineer Berlin (m/f/d)

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Date: Dec 5, 2024

Location: Berlin, DE, 12489

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 65157

 

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 


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.

 

Purpose of Position

  • Lead technical efforts in our technology department to prototype, develop, test, and release new products and processes in optical connectivity and co-packaged optics.
  • Develop new manufacturing methods for fiber optic connector solutions and transfer them to production.
  • Drive innovation by building a fundamental scientific understanding to resolve technical problems.

 

Day to Day Responsibilities

  • Implement new optical fiber connectivity products from concept through prototyping, implementation of assembly process and validation into production.
  • Introduce innovations and new technologies to existing products and manufacturing processes.
  • Demonstrates the ability to develop, implement, and qualify complex or advanced assembly processes with a high level of expertise in tools such as DFM, KT, DoE, Statistical Process Analysis, and Six Sigma.
  • Execute root cause analysis to initiate process improvements.
  • Transfer New Product Introductions (NPI) from the Technology team to the Engineering team, including component selection and evaluation based on customer requirements.
  • Stay updated on new trends in fiber optic technologies.
  • Document new ideas for potential patent submissions.
  • Collaborate in international, multidisciplinary project groups.

 

Required Education & Skills

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Electronics, Material Engineering, or a related field.
  • >3 years of professional experience and skills in building prototypes, transferring products and/or processes into production.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Creativity and a passion for innovation.
  • Effective communication skills within multi-national groups.
  • Fluent in English (spoken and written).

 

Desired Requirements & Soft Skills

  • Knowledge and experience with Optical Fiber, Fiber Array Units, and Co-Packaged Optics.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing process for optics, fibers, connectors and/or optical measurement equipment.

 

 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.

 

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