Senior Development Scientist

Purpose of Position:

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.

Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize mechanical design solutions for new development and improvement projects, keeping both performance and cost targets in mind. Show deep 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
• For low to moderate complexity projects, act as project manager in the aspects of defining project plan, budget, schedule, team, and completing reviews and documentation from kick-off to product release.
• Follow a prescribed product development process with adaptation to the project’s specific needs.
• Mentor junior engineers in best practices of engineering, product development, as well as Corning processes.
• 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.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering.  Major in Mechanical preferred. Electro-Mechanics, Mechatronics or Optical will be considered.
• 6-15 years of Industry Related Experience (Product, Design, New Product Introduction).
• Product Development and/or NPI experience required.
• Experience designing injection molded and/or sheet metal parts highly desirable.
• Design of experiments experience is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and solve challenging technical problems.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership and guide peers towards project goals.
• Sound understanding of material properties, manufacturing capabilities, and their application in product design. 

Competencies:

• Strength in the ability to generate, compile, and compare concepts and apply appropriate engineering analysis to validate them.
• Strength in leading a cross-functional technical team towards completion of project and design goals.
• Ability to influence and inspire remote manufacturing personnel to meet project goals.
• Ability to collaborate successfully in a global matrixed environment.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.  
• Ability to clearly articulate technical ideas.
• Ability to work unsupervised and to schedule time effectively.
• Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Proficient in CAD software – Creo, SolidWorks, NX (Creo preferred)
• Proficient in the use of MS Office (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint).