Senior IT Application Development Engineer
Apply now »Date: Mar 26, 2025
Location: Wilmington, NC, US, 28405
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 67230
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.
Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with:
- Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
- Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
- Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
- Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
- Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
Key responsibilities:
Design, development, implementation and support of business and manufacturing software processes, functions, and systems in manufacturing environment.
This includes:
- Design, development, test and support of Engineering and data analysis systems written in VB.NET, ASP.NET, C#.
- Creating and optimizing image processing algorithms.
- Supporting optical equipment – high speed video cameras, video cameras’ API, quality control benches and measurement equipment.
- Converting legacy ASP and VB applications to new ASP.NET Core, C#.
- Integration MES systems with SAP ERP.
- Creating detailed technical documentation.
- Work closely together across other organizations (Engineering, Manufacturing, Customer Service, and IT) in a manufacturing plant
- Provide off-hours support for existing software and equipment based on rotation
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelors or master’s in computer science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Optics or similar.
- 7+ years for software development experience in manufacturing, engineering design or scientific research fields.
Requirements:
- Very good knowledge of Microsoft Visual Studio 201x (.NET, VB, C#)
- Experiences in manufacturing IT or Engineering.
- Very good knowledge of SQL databases e.g. Oracle, MSSQL Server
- Good knowledge of signal and image processing algorithms.
- Good knowledge of Web development toolset.
- Knowledge of data analysis, business modelling, optimization algorithms.
- Understanding Principles of Optics.
- Some knowledge of National Instrument data acquisition equipment.
- Some knowledge of TwinCat (or similar) automation software and controls.
- Some knowledge of SAP ERP desirable.
- Some knowledge of Python and cloud application development desirable.
- Good English skills, in verbal and written form.
Soft Skills:
- Self-motivated and well organized
- Collaborate with multiple teams across multiple regions.
- Process oriented and customer focused.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $106,089.00 - $145,873.00 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