Development Engineer **Date:** Nov 12, 2024 **Location:** Wilmington, NC, US, 28405 **Company:** Corning Requisition Number: 64068 Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share. We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives. Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 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 Position:** Design, develop, improve and industrialize Optical Fiber manufacturing platforms (platform = process + equipment) for 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. Work is typically completed as a member of a technology development team chartered with improving one or more of the following: manufacturing yields (selections), process rate, machine utilization, product quality, new product quality, environmental compliance, raw material yield, and/or energy usage. **Major Responsibilities:** + Learn & understand process & equipment functions in area of responsibility. + Design, develop, and industrialize manufacturing platforms (platform = process + equipment) for revolutionary manufacturing processes. + Re-design machine/process systems or sub-systems to solve safety, performance, or quality issues, or reduce either the as installed or long-term operational costs. + Provide troubleshooting support to the prototype platform during development and demonstration phase. **Travel Requirements:** + <5% domestic and international possible. **Hours of work/work schedule/flextime:** + Mon – Fri 40-50 hours/week. + Overtime is not uncommon and is indeed expected at times, however the amount and duration will vary as a function of the job position, particular project, and point in the project life cycle. **Required Skills:** + 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. + Display a bias for action in situations of uncertainty, with pro-active attention to issues and problems. + Work well both within a multi-disciplined team, and independently with minimal oversight, and thoroughly carries assignments to completion. **Desired Skills:** + 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. + Experience with data processing software (e.g. Jump, Python, PowerBI) and Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). + Modeling simulation software experience optional (e.g. Aspen, Matlab, Fluent). **Required Education and Experience:** + Minimum BS or MS in any of Chemical, Material, or Mechanical (or similar) Engineering with 0-3 years of engineering experience. **Soft Skills:** + Ability to work interactively on cross functional teams with ties to Research and Early Stage Development and Manufacturing. + Able to identify long term needs/goals and determine short term objectives to achieve same. + Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written). **This position does not support immigration sponsorship.** The range for this position is $65,030.00 - $89,416.00 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. **Corning Puts YOU First!** We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning. + Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to ourand celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions. + Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs. + Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career. + Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities. + Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals. 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. **Nearest Major Market:** Wilmington