Development Engineer

Requisition Number: 77350

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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.

Scope of Role

Corning is seeking a Development Engineer to design, develop, and industrialize glass forming and melting platforms for revolutionary manufacturing processes at our Wilmington, NC facility - for new Optical Fiber products. Working as part of a technology development team, you will apply scientific methods, engineering principles, and advanced data analysis to drive fundamental understanding and deliver measurable improvements in yield, quality, process rate, and energy efficiency

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve glass forming and melting platforms (process + equipment), driving root-cause understanding of manufacturing process limitations
• Define problems, outline hypotheses, design and execute critical process experiments, and translate findings into engineering requirements and process or equipment designs
• Manage structured product and process development projects — applying project management methodologies to control performance, scheduling, and cost
• Lead or participate in cross-functional technology development teams; set direction, roles, and priorities in collaboration with product and process design experts across the organization
• Perform cost-of-manufacturability analyses and use data and modeling to recommend best solutions from a range of alternatives
• Communicate and document results clearly for project, department, and site leadership audiences

Work Location, Hours and Travel Requirements

• Wilmington, NC
• Standard business hours, Monday–Friday; flexibility required for off-hours.
• Travel less than 5% (domestic and international travel possible)

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or a related technology degree
• 3+ years of process engineering experience with emphasis on thermal processing of materials, including associated product and equipment performance
• Proficiency with data processing software (e.g. Python, JMP, Power BI) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of physical phenomena — static and dynamic physics, heat and mass transfer — and ability to apply this knowledge to improve manufacturing processes and product attributes
• Experience managing structured product or process development while supporting or leading a technical team

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Fundamental understanding of energy and mass transport with modeling experience (e.g., finite element analysis (FEA), Aspen, MATLAB, Fluent)
• Fundamental understanding of chemical transport and reaction processes and their impact on product and equipment performance
• Experience with modeling simulation software (e.g., Aspen, MATLAB, Fluent)
• Demonstrated ability to independently carry structured engineering assignments through to completion with minimal oversight

Skills and Competencies

• Applies scientific method and engineering principles to design well-structured process experiments and drive robust, sustainable solutions
• Uses measured and modeled data to make and defend technical decisions and recommendations
• Translates complex engineering solutions into process or equipment design requirements that meet all performance criteria
• Communicates technical findings and project status clearly to cross-functional and leadership audiences

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $85,304.00 - $117,293.00 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.

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, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 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.

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.

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 [email protected] .