Requisition Number: 79070
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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.
Role Purpose
- Develop and optimize CO₂ laser welding processes for glass components, balancing weld strength, optical quality, dimensional control, throughput, and yield to support revolutionary manufacturing processes.
- 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a structured product/process development and utilize the Innovation Process and relevant risk management tools to ensure on-time delivery
- Use established processes to identify concepts for manufacturing new and advantaged products and processes; design and execute product or process validation tests in a manufacturing plant; analyze data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations
- Lead cross-functional teams and apply traditional project management methodologies of performance, scheduling, and cost control; set direction, roles and responsibilities, and priorities for team members and self-directed work
- Collaborate with product or process design experts in other organizations
- Use scientific method to define problems, outline hypotheses, design critical experiments and use fundamental understanding to drive robust solutions
- Communicate and document results
- Provide cost of manufacturability analyses
Additional Information
- Location: Wilmington, NC
- Travel: <5% domesic and international possibile
• Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time: 40+hours/week (The position is overtime exempt. 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)
Experiences/Education - Required
- Minimum Engineering BS or MS in any of Optical, Chemical, Material, Ceramics, Mechanical (or similar)
- Engineering with 3 - 5 years of engineering experience.
- A process engineering background with emphasis on thermal processing of materials, including understanding of associated 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.
- Ability + drive to manage structured product/process development simultaneously with functional management of a team.
Experiences/Education - Desired
- Fundamental understanding + experience with CO2 laser systems and/or laser processing of glass, ceramics, or other brittle materials.
- Experience with optical alignment, beam delivery, and laser-process troubleshooting.
- Fundamental understanding of energy and mass transport and modeling of same (e.g. FEA).
- Fundamental understanding of chemical transport and reaction processes as well as resultant product and equipment performance.
- 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. Jmp, Python, PowerBI) and Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Modeling simulation software experience optional (e.g. Aspen, Matlab, Fluent).
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 accommodations@corning.com.