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Packaging Engineer

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Date: Mar 6, 2026

Location: Reynosa, TAM, MX, 88730

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 72843

 

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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

The purpose of this position is to collaborate, design, validate and implement packaging solutions that encompass 3 key areas around cost savings, sustainability and meeting customer requirements.  All of these areas are integral parts of the OCS Packaging Program within Corning and include innovation, standardization and optimization of existing packaging solutions to deliver improvements in cost, capability, and quality, and providing manufacturing and commercial support for packaging related issues.  The Packaging Engineer will collaborate with internal and external partners to identify appropriate packaging materials and develop packaging designs that meet specifications and value added customer requirements. The Packaging Engineer will work with internal cross functional team partnerships - including Product Line Management, Sourcing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Sustainability, customer facing roles and key packaging suppliers to achieve functional packaging and support Corning OCS Packaging Program KPIs. 

Key Responsibilities

Understand the total cost of packaging, including materials, manufacturing, distribution, transportation, and sustainability. 

Knowledge in packaging materials as a carboard, wood, plastic.

Knowledge in packaging manufacturing process.  

Provide technical expertise for packaging materials, design and interface with manufacturing, technology, quality, logistics, and commercial functional groups 

Identify and execute packaging improvement opportunities to deliver cost, quality, and capability improvements

Define and develop new package requirements for the implementation of innovative and cost effective packaging solutions

Conduct testing to evaluate the performance of packaging materials and designs

Provide technical support to manufacturing to resolve packaging concerns or customer quality related issues relative to packaging

Implement and maintain appropriate documentation (test reports, project summaries, proposals) and specifications for packaging processes and designs 

Interface with packaging material solution suppliers to identify and develop potential new packaging solutions 

Experiences/Education - Required

  • Demonstrated knowledge of packaging processes, designs, and materials
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong Project management skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related Engineering field
  • A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in packaging design and development
  • Demonstrated proficiency with supporting cross functional projects
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to analyze and use historical and experimental data to determine optimum pkg solutions
  • Knowledge of sustainable, environmental friendly concepts including packaging materials recycling/ recycled content
  • Strong team skills, able to interact well with others
  • Understanding of packaging materials and manufacturing processes.
  • Experience in testing and evaluating packaging materials and designs.

 

Experiences/Education - Desired

  • Advanced English verbal and written skills
  • SAP proficiency
  • Packaging automation knowledge
  • MS Office proficiency
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards for packaging

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 and in addition to full Mexico statutory benefits, we offer food coupons that ease daily costs, and a structured savings fund to support your long-term financial goals.  

  • Salaried employees are eligible for comprehensive medical and dental coverage. Additionally, all employees are covered by company-sponsored life insurance, total permanent disability protection, paid time off, and have access to our Employee Assistance Program 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. 

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.

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