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Date: Jun 7, 2026
Location: Shanghai, SH, CN, 200233
Company: Corning
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Role Purpose
Design, develop, improve and industrialize optical fiber manufacturing platforms (platform = process + equipment systems) for advanced glassmaking and fiber draw processes. Drive for root-cause understanding and translate into equipment, mechanical, and system-level design solutions for manufacturing platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Scope of Position
• Lead or support design and development of equipment and subsystems (e.g., draw tower, furnace, coating systems)
• Integrate process requirements into mechanical and system-level equipment design
• Support prototype build, installation, debugging, and iteration in plant environment
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
• Understand current optical fiber process and equipment architecture
• Design and develop manufacturing platforms (process + equipment)
• Develop CAD-based designs (Autodesk Inventor preferred) including detailed drawings and assemblies
• Design mechanical structures, motion systems, and alignment systems
• Design and evaluate thermal systems (furnace interfaces, heating zones, insulation)
• Design and integrate fluid systems (gas delivery, vacuum, pumps, piping)
• Work with technicians to build, assemble, and debug equipment
• Lead prototype equipment validation and performance testing
• Analyze performance data and iterate design improvements
Required Skills
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and system design capability
• Proficiency in CAD tools (Autodesk Inventor preferred as OFC standard)
• Experience in industrial equipment or system design
• Solid understanding of mechanical structures, tolerancing, and assembly
• Knowledge of thermal systems, fluid systems, pumps, and piping design
• Hands-on experience in equipment build, troubleshooting, and debugging
• Ability to work closely with technicians in plant environment
Desired Skills
• Experience in optical fiber draw processes or similar high-temperature manufacturing systems
• Experience with equipment vendors and system integration
• Experience in prototype development and iterative engineering
• Strong ability to translate process needs into equipment design solutions
Soft Skills
• Able to set long-term goals and define short-term execution plans
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong collaboration skills in cross-functional global teams
• Proactive, self-driven, and ownership mindset in solving engineering problems
Travel Requirements
Approximately 5% domestic and international travel as required.
Hours of Work
Typical schedule is 40+ hours per week, primarily standard business hours with flexibility based on project needs. Overtime and occasional off-hour communication with global teams may be required during key project phases.
Experiences/Education - Required
• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Materials, Physics, or related field
• 5–10+ years of experience in equipment development, mechanical design, or manufacturing systems
Experiences/Education - Desired
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