Fiber Process Development Engineer

Requisition Number: 66692

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.  

Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with: 

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
•  Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 

Scope of Position:

Successful candidate will be responsible for applying first principles knowledge to develop glass compositions for optical communications applications, and, develop and optimize processes making such products to deliver industry-leading optical properties and distinct advantage. The candidate will be a subject matter expert in the area of fiber and glass processing, where he/she will be directly responsible for the completion of a subset of project objectives. The accountability extends to support other areas of the project to ensure project success. He/she will work in a cross-functional team and is expected to be a strong team player. The candidate will be responsible for communicating the conclusions and recommendations based on the analysis to the team. Candidate is expected to demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving along with good project management skills.   

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Identify new product opportunities for optical fiber and provide technical expertise to process development projects to increase Corning’s capabilities.
• Provide leadership in problem solving through comprehensive fundamental understanding of glass chemistry and optical / mechanical property interactions, advanced technical knowledge, and, empirical and modeling data analysis to develop novel designs and to improve product performance.
• Through close collaboration with the broader Technology, Commercial and Engineering communities, ensure that process requirements are understood and integrated to meet product requirements and division objectives.
• Lead or support industrialization/feasibility trials at the manufacturing plants for scale-up of new / improved products and processes meeting the desired performance requirements.
• Prepare process and technology transfer documentation.
• Actively file IP and write Internal and External Technical Reports.  

Required Education and Experience:

• PhD in Glass Science and Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering or other related field plus 0-3 years of relevant experience. Master's Degree in the same fields plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant industrial experience    
• Designing and hands-on execution of experiments. Analyzing data and drawing actionable conclusions from them
• Solid understanding of glass chemistry-property relationships
• Competency in industrial thermal and chemical processes. Experience in managing lab and pilot scale processes
• Intimate familiarity with relevant characterization techniques
• Systematic problem solving    

Desired Skills:

• Experience formulating glass compositions to achieve a set of target optical attributes
• Deep Knowledge of glass raw materials and formulation
• Expertise in the state-of-the-art optical fiber technologies (commercial fibers as well as new advanced technologies such as multi-core fiber, hollow-core fiber etc)
• Familiar with key optical fiber attributes and relevant design and process parameters that influence them  

This position supports immigration sponsorship. 

The range for this position is $76,018.00 - $104,526.00 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.

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.