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Development Engineer

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Date: Apr 30, 2025

Location: Concord, NC, US, 28026

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 68394

 

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
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Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​  

 

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  

 

​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​   

 

​Come break through with us.  


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

 

Design, develop, and industrialize Optical Fiber processing and handling platforms (platform = process + equipment) for revolutionary manufacturing processes, thereby enabling step-change reductions in manufacturing cost and/or enabling new products with advantaged attributes.

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Drive for root-cause fundamental understanding and apply scientific method and engineering principles to solve problems thoroughly and effectively, using well-designed and executed experiments

  • Monitor equipment upgrades and obsolescence issues to maintain BOMs for “best-in-class” equipment platforms to support capacity expansions and minimize equipment divergence within the division

  • Support the development and transfer to production of novel product innovations through the assessment of platform equipment capability and recommendations for improvement

  • Work is typically completed as a member of a Platform Management team chartered with improving one or more of the following: manufacturing yields, machine utilization, Operator efficiency, and machine cost reduction

  • Monitor process & equipment performance in the Downstream optical fiber processing and warehouse areas

  • Design, develop, and industrialize manufacturing platforms (process, equipment) to solve safety, performance, quality, or cost issues

  • Provide engineering support to the development platform during Testing, Demo, and Transfer phases

  • Participate on cross functional teams in support of various Development, Engineering, or Operations initiatives

  • Design, plan, and execute experiments in both lab and manufacturing environments

  • Package and present data to support hypotheses, conclusions, and recommendations 

  • Document, train, and transfer projects to Plant Operations and Engineering receivers

  • Communicate status and results within team and to upper management

Required Education

 

  • Demonstrated working knowledge of electro-mechanically controlled systems, material properties, thermodynamics, as well as physical phenomena (heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics, rheological behaviors, etc.)

  • Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD and Vault experience

  • Application of the scientific method and engineering principles to gain fundamental understanding and to identify root cause

  • Strong data analysis and statistical skills

  • Desire to be hands-on and display a bias for action to achieve results

  • Work well both within a multi-disciplined team, and independently with minimal oversight, and thoroughly carries assignments to completion

Desired Experiences

 

  • Knowledge of fiber optics and materials

  • Experience with data processing software (e.g. Jump, Python, PowerBI) and Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Modeling simulation software experience optional (e.g. Aspen, Matlab, Fluent)

  • Ability to work hands-on with the equipment using typical hand tools, instruments, and measurement devices

  • Ability to manage multiple work streams, adjust to changing priorities, and maintain a strong focus on job site safety

 

 

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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

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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, and career from day one

  •  As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career.  We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.  
  • Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs. 
  • 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.     
  • 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 peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.  

 

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

 

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.


Nearest Major Market: Charlotte
Nearest Secondary Market: Concord

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