Mechanical Development Engineer

Role Purpose

• Development engineer focused on advancing optical fiber connectivity innovation.
• Solving problems based on fundamental understanding gained by use of the scientific method and DOE.
• Work closely with other engineers and technicians to define and perform experiments to develop process technologies and solutions.
• Application of DMAIC and advanced statistical tools.
• Evaluation of new raw materials, component designs, and process equipment.
• Projects could support any Corning division or research and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to design and develop new process methods and technologies for fiber optic termination.
• Create operational ranges for parameters defined because of experimental development.
• Support project teams and the definition of project deliverables 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.
• Solve problems and improve processes based on fundamental understanding.
• Structured problem-solving methods such as KT, Designed Experimentation, and Six Sigma.
• Capture new ideas for possible 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.
• Analyze process data using statistical tools (e.g. pareto, regression, time charting, analysis of variance, gauge R&R, etc.).
• Review and interpret data to make recommendations on immediate actions, long term corrective actions, follow-up experiments, etc.

• Define experimental plans, measurement methods, and mechanical setups for evaluation of key learning objectives.
• Carry out experimental plans by setting up equipment (such as various types of measurement systems and mechanical apparatus), performing experimentation, data collection & analysis, and providing test reports.
• Maintain and improve a safe work environment.

Experiences/Education - Required

• BS in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering preferred
• Minimum 7 years of experience in engineering
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a research or experimental laboratory environment working with electrical/mechanical assembly and testing
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers and within multi-national groups.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint)

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Design products or manufacturing processes using CAD (Pro Engineer preferred).
• Ability to interpret drawings and schematics.
• Capable of performing complex data analysis using MS excel (SPC), or statistical software such as JMP or Minitab.
• Familiar with fiber optic theory.
• Fluent in foreign languages: Spanish, Chinese, or Polish.

• Proficient in the use of DOE, SPC, Six Sigma and other process control/analysis techniques to recommend decisions based on thorough data analysis.
• 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 automated processes.
• Collaboration with internal and external equipment designers.