Fiber Process Development Engineer

Requisition Number: 66692

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.

Scope Of Position

Successful candidate will be responsible for applying first principles knowledge to develop glass compositions for optical communications applications, and, develop and optimize processes making such products to deliver industry-leading optical properties and distinct advantage. The candidate will be a subject matter expert in the area of fiber and glass processing, where he/she will be directly responsible for the completion of a subset of project objectives. The accountability extends to support other areas of the project to ensure project success. He/she will work in a cross-functional team and is expected to be a strong team player. The candidate will be responsible for communicating the conclusions and recommendations based on the analysis to the team. Candidate is expected to demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving along with good project management skills.

Day To Day Responsibilities

• Identify new product opportunities for optical fiber and provide technical expertise to process development projects to increase Corning’s capabilities.
• Provide leadership in problem solving through comprehensive fundamental understanding of glass chemistry and optical / mechanical property interactions, advanced technical knowledge, and, empirical and modeling data analysis to develop novel designs and to improve product performance.
• Through close collaboration with the broader Technology, Commercial and Engineering communities, ensure that process requirements are understood and integrated to meet product requirements and division objectives.
• Lead or support industrialization/feasibility trials at the manufacturing plants for scale-up of new / improved products and processes meeting the desired performance requirements.
• Prepare process and technology transfer documentation.
• Actively file IP and write Internal and External Technical Reports.
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• PhD in Glass Science and Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering or other related field plus 0-3 years of relevant experience. Master's Degree in the same fields plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant industrial experience
• Designing and hands-on execution of experiments. Analyzing data and drawing actionable conclusions from them
• Solid understanding of glass chemistry-property relationships
• Competency in industrial thermal and chemical processes. Experience in managing lab and pilot scale processes
• Intimate familiarity with relevant characterization techniques
• Systematic problem solving
  
  

Desired Skills

• Experience formulating glass compositions to achieve a set of target optical attributes
• Deep Knowledge of glass raw materials and formulation
• Expertise in the state-of-the-art optical fiber technologies (commercial fibers as well as new advanced technologies such as multi-core fiber, hollow-core fiber etc)
• Familiar with key optical fiber attributes and relevant design and process parameters that influence them
  
  

This position supports immigration sponsorship

The range for this position is $76,018.00 - $104,526.00 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 our Values and 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 accommodations@corning.com .