Development Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to regional and global cross-functional project teams, developing fiber optic cable products and processes from concept through manufacturing transfer Design, develop, and optimize equipment and processes for cable development; investigate new processing techniques to enable innovative cable designs Conduct research, design experiments, and analyze data to test hypotheses and deliver inventive solutions for new development efforts Interface with suppliers and procurement to evaluate new polymeric materials, develop state-of-the-art equipment, and support customer application needs Perform risk assessments of cable designs, materials, and processes; document and present findings in technical reports and presentations Experiences/Education - Required Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Engineering Demonstrated applied mechanical aptitude with the ability to execute project assignments independently Applied experience with structured problem-solving methodologies such as Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and/or Manufacturing Engineering Excellence (MEE) Experience collecting, analyzing, and presenting technical data Ability to travel up to 25%, including international Experiences/Education - Desired 1+ years of experience in product or process development Experience in fiber optics, cable design, polymer extrusion, or UV curing processes Familiarity with flame retardant materials and fiber optic cable burn test standards Experience with CAD software for mechanical drawings Proficiency in statistical analysis tools such as JMP, Minitab, or SPC methods Experience with modeling or simulation software for product or process development Project management experience 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 [email protected] .