ODM Product and Process Engineer
Apply now »Date: Nov 21, 2025
Location: Shanghai, SH, CN, 201807
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 71944
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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.
Major Responsibility
• Clarify, understand, and document customer requirements, product specifications and product application, create or modify drawings according to ODM customer requirement, provide technical support on ODM business.
• Ensure Fit, Form, Function through appropriate qualification test plans, design control and change approval while balancing speed to market and profitability.
• Quickly and effectively respond to customer and commercial requests for rapid product changes.
• Drive technically rigorous root cause analysis for product integrity and process performance issues.
• Support and validate product and process cost reduction opportunities through product lifecycle.
• Evolve product performance to meet competitive pressure and industry trends.Monitor performance of manufacturing processes within assigned value stream, understands process capability and support process enhancements.
Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in technical area/ Engineering degree.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in development, product, or process engineering.
Required Competency (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities)
Required skills:
• Good understanding of OCS product line or solution set and the associated manufacturing processes.
• Effective leadership, organization, time management, and planning skills, with ability to handle changing priorities.
• Project leadership skills, including experience working with multicultural teams.
• Familiarity with Process Control and Process Discipline tools, including statistical process control, hypothesis testing, sampling plans, and capability analysis.
• Proficient use of English language to be able to clearly present technical concepts, both written and verbally.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Strong data-based decision-making skills.
• Familiarity with engineering drawing creating and modifying with software Creo preferred, other software also acceptable, good understanding on drawing basic knowledge
Desired skills:
• Capable of performing data analysis using MS excel or statistic software (SPC XL).
• Product and Process troubleshooting, failure mode analysis, problem solving skills.
• Work experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Cost estimating or analysis, financial acumen.
• Green Belt Certification or equivalent PEx qualification.
• Experience with project management.
• Professional written and spoken communication skills.
• Knowledge of experimental design and analysis.
• Knowledge of optical connectors, including construction, assembly, and performance measures.
Soft skills:
• Show a proactive approach and be able to work in a team environment while motivating others.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills to be able to build relationships and participate in diverse teams within cross-functional groups and international locations.
• Flexible working hours, requires working with different time zones.
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.