Development Engineer

at  Corning

Date: Aug 29, 2024
Location: Hickory, NC, US, 28601
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 64589
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.

EXPERIENCES/EDUCATION - REQUIRED

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Chemical Engineering with 2+ years manufacturing/industrial experience. (MS degree in an engineering discipline is preferred with 0 - 2 years industrial experience.)
• 0 - 5 years’ professional experience with extrusion.
• Individual must be capable of executing project assignments in a team-based environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem solver utilizing engineering principles and structured techniques (MEE).
• Demonstrated, applied mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to share and clearly express technical ideas.
• Solid written and verbal skills, with experience with Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

EXPERIENCES/EDUCATION - DESIRED

• Experience in computer aided design for mechanical drawings.
• Continuous process design and development experience.
• Experience in polymer extrusion and/or UV curing processes.
• Capable of performing complex data analysis using MS excel (SPC), or statistical software such as JMP or Minitab.
• Experience with project management.
• Demonstrated use of process modeling or simulation software in the development of new processes Soft Skills (Communication/Team/Leadership).

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND BEHAVIORS)

1. Create Vision and Strategy
2. Execute Strategy
3. Manage Self
4. Mobilize and Develop People
5. Functional/Technical Skills
6. Culture Fit

ROLE PURPOSE

The successful candidate will be responsible for development of new processes and products using extrusion or UV curing techniques. Specific knowledge of fiber optic cable processes and/or polymeric materials would be helpful, although not required. Candidate is expected to have expertise in engineering to support new product and process development activities. Candidate will establish tooling, equipment, and process design requirements, and develop machine set points for ideal manufacturing conditions. Experience in design and development of a continuous manufacturing process is desirable. This includes creating and setting specifications, purchasing, developing, implementing, and monitoring this equipment and process as part of the manufacturing system.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in project teams, developing new products and processes to solve customer problems while creating intellectual property to deliver value for Corning.
• Conduct research, propose experiments and analyze data to test hypotheses to enhance understanding of products and processes and to provide Corning with inventive solutions toward new development efforts.
• Design and development of new equipment or modification and optimization of existing equipment. This includes creating and setting specifications, developing, implementing the process and equipment to be designed for manufacturing.
• Identify and investigate new processing techniques to develop innovative cable designs.
• Guide development technicians in the day-to-day activities needed to achieve milestones.
• Data collection, interpretation, communicating and documenting results in technical reports and presentations.
• Maintain strong interaction with process development personnel located in US, Germany and Poland.
• Assist and/or lead product development projects (globally) to accomplish design and cost reduction goals.
• Interface with suppliers and procurement to develop state of the art equipment and processes with both existing and new polymeric materials.