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Process Engineer

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Date: May 20, 2025

Location: Wilmington, NC, US, 28405

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 68733

 

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
Join us.​                                      

                                    

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.​   

​Come break through with us.  


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

 

Design, develop, improve and industrialize Optical Fiber manufacturing platforms (platform = process + equipment) for existing and revolutionary manufacturing processes, thereby enabling step-change reductions in manufacturing cost and/or enabling new products with advantaged attributes. Drive for root-cause fundamental understanding of limitations in manufacturing processes.  Use scientific method and engineering principles to solve problems thoroughly and effectively, using well-designed and executed process experiments. Translate understanding and experimental solutions to engineering requirements, then further to process and/or equipment designs which deliver performance criteria

Key Responsibilities

 

  • A process engineering background with emphasis on chemical transport and reaction processes as well as resultant product and equipment performance
  • Working knowledge of physical phenomena (e.g., static and dynamic physics, heat and mass transfer, etc.) with a strong background in utilizing this knowledge to improve manufacturing processes and product attributes Use scientific method and fundamental engineering principles to solve problems thoroughly and effectively, using well-designed and executed process experiments
  • Drive for root cause fundamental understanding of challenging problems

Required Education

 

  • Minimum Engineering BS or MS in any of Chemical, Material, Ceramics, Mechanical (or similar) Engineering with 2+ years of engineering experience
  • Secret, or software asset, etc.

Desired Experiences

 

  • Ability to translate engineering solutions to requirements, then further to process and/or equipment designs which deliver all required and promised performance criteria
  • Effectively use relevant measured and/or modeled data to drive decisions and actions
  • Determine and recommend best solution from a series of alternatives within given guidelines
  • Communicate effectively in various settings to provide and present necessary information to Project, Department, and Site leaders
 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

 

The range for this position is $101,784.00 - $139,953.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

 

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, and career from day one

  • As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career.  We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.  
  • Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs. 
  • 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.     
  • 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 peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.  

 

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: Wilmington

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