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Product Development Engineer

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Date: Oct 9, 2025

Location: Keller, TX, US, 76248

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 71308

 

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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.​   

 

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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

 

Responsible for the generation and release of successful engineering designs of enclosures for outdoor and indoor optical networks. Duties include following a product release process to develop concepts and detailed designs, deliver proofs of concept, conduct experiments, evaluate prototypes, define test plans, create design engineering documents, and define product and process specifications.

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Conceptualize mechanical design solutions for new development and improvement projects, keeping both performance and cost targets in mind.  Show fundamental understanding and technical evaluation behind the proposed solutions.
  • Create mechanical designs of plastic injection molded and sheet metal components to meet a set of functional requirements. 
  • Provide high-level and detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings suitable for:
    • Concept presentation to customers.
    • Analytical evaluation (modeling).
    • Patent applications.
    • Technical reports or publications.
    • Cost or manufacturability analysis.
  • Research externally published fundamentals, new designs (competitor products and patents), and manufacturing processes.
  • Lead the projects from a technical standpoint – representing the design engineering perspective – which may include delegating tasks to other technical resources like CAD design, prototyping labs, and testing & qualification labs
  • Follow a prescribed product development process with adaptation to the project’s specific needs
  • Collaborate with project team members from multiple technical disciplines located in various domestic and global locations to translate design concepts into detailed designs that can be prototyped and manufactured.
  • Work remotely with Manufacturing personnel to release new products at full-scale production.
  • Provide documentation to communicate findings in technical reports, protect intellectual property in patent applications, order rapid prototypes, and/or support customer presentations and demonstrations.

 

Experience/Education Required:

 

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering
  • Minimum 3 years of Industry Related Experience (Product Development, Design, New Product Introduction) or Master’s in Engineering
  • Sound understanding of material properties, manufacturing capabilities, and their application in product design
  • Experience balancing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
  • Experience generating, compiling, and comparing concepts and applying appropriate engineering analysis to validate them
  • Proficient in the use of MS Office (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint)
  • Proficient in CAD software-Creo, Solidworks, NX (Creo preferred)

Desired Skills:

 

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electro-Mechanics, Mechatronics or Optical
  • Experience designing injection molded and/or sheet metal parts
  • Design of experiments experience
  • Ability to collaborate successfully in a global matrixed environment

 

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

 


The range for this position is $80,710.00 - $110,976.00 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. 

 

 

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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 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. 

 

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: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth

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