Process Development Engineer

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Requisition Number: 71354.

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The Process Development Engineer will play a critical role in developing new extrusion processes and cable products within the Cable Technology division. This role is focused on advancing manufacturing capabilities and delivering innovative solutions that meet customer needs and align with Corning’s strategic goals.

• Lead and support cross‑functional project teams to develop new products and processes that solve customer problems and create intellectual property.
• Design, modify, and optimize equipment and continuous manufacturing processes, including specification creation, implementation, and commissioning.
• Conduct research and experimentation to test hypotheses, enhance process understanding, and deliver inventive solutions.
• Collaborate with development technicians to execute experiments, collect and interpret data, and document results in technical reports and presentations.
• Evaluate manufacturability of proposed solutions and support initial implementation in global manufacturing sites (US, Germany, Poland, Mexico).
• Interface with suppliers to resolve material issues and stay informed on new material developments.
• Perform risk assessments related to equipment, processes, environmental impact, and product reliability.
• Maintain strong interaction with global process development personnel and support product cost reduction initiatives.

• Engineering Bachelor’s Degree
• Proven ability to execute project assignments in a team‑based environment.
• Strong foundation in engineering principles, particularly in extrusion and continuous manufacturing.
• Experience with tooling, equipment design, and process optimization.
• Ability to balance hands‑on technical work with leadership responsibilities.

• Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering degree
• Experience in fiber optic cable processes
• Familiarity with polymer extrusion (e.g., polyethylene, polypropylene, PBT)
• Knowledge of mechanical design and/or PLC programming
• Exposure to CAD tools and 3D modeling software (e.g., Inventor, Creo, Key Shot)

Range: $85,304.00 – $ (full‑time, depending on location, experience, and education).

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives aligned with key business results.
• 100% company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow over time; matching contributions to 401(k) plans up to 12% of pay.
• Health and well‑being benefits: medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, Employee Assistance Program.
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward exceptional contributions.

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