Development Engineer

Requisition Number: 77350   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.

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

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