Senior Process Development Engineer

Senior Process Development Engineer

Location:

Hickory, NC

Salary range: $101,784 - $139,953

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.

• Development engineer focused on advancing early‑stage process development for automation.
• Evaluate new technologies, materials and processes and apply them to fiber optic connectivity solutions.
• Ability to develop deep understanding of new technologies and potentially become a subject matter expert.
• Solving problems based on fundamental understanding gained by use of the scientific method and DOE.
• Work closely with other engineers and technicians to define and perform experiments to develop innovative process technologies and solutions with a primary focus on automation.
• Application of DMAIC and advanced statistical tools.
• Projects could support any Corning division or research and development.
• Ability to mock‑up lab based working prototypes for process demonstration.

• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to design and develop new process methods and build automation prototypes for fiber optic termination.
• Utilize, develop, or build prototypes to develop process parameters, process capability, and projected rate of industrial system.
• Create operational ranges for parameters defined from experimental development.
• Support project teams and the definition of project deliverables and timelines.
• Work with internal and external subject matter experts to identify key processing technologies and determine feasibility.
• Engage global manufacturing plants to capture manufacturability of proposed solutions and support initial implementation of new process technologies.
• Collaborate with internal and external equipment and tooling designers to establish functional requirements.
• Solve problems and improve processes based on fundamental understanding.
• Structured problem‑solving methods such as KT, Designed Experimentation, and Six Sigma.
• Capture new ideas for possible patent submission.
• Author technical reports disseminating experimental findings.
• Ensure that requirements are properly developed and documented in conjunction with appropriate manufacturing, development, and commercial personnel.
• Analyze process data using statistical tools (e.g. pareto, regression, time charting, analysis of variance, gauge R&R, etc.).
• Define experimental plans, measurement methods, and mechanical setups for evaluation of key learning objectives.
• Carry out experimental plans by setting up equipment (such as various types of measurement systems and mechanical apparatus), performing experimentation, data collection & analysis, and providing test reports.
• Maintain and improve a safe work environment.

• BS in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, or Equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a research or experimental laboratory environment working with electrical/mechanical assemblies and testing.
• Hands‑on experience in building lab‑based prototypes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers and within multi‑national groups.
• Ability to work in technical project teams in a team member role.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint).

• Experience in automation process design.
• Design products or manufacturing processes using CAD (Solid Works preferred).
• Experience with laser processes and applications.
• Ability to interpret drawings and schematics.
• Capable of performing complex data analysis using MS excel (SPC), or statistical software such as JMP or Minitab.
• Familiar with fiber optic theory.
• Proficient in the use of DOE, SPC, Six Sigma and other process control/analysis techniques to recommend decisions based on thorough data analysis.
• Project management experience and demonstrated application of project management tools.
• Proactively collaborates throughout an organization and drives technical culture.
• Experience with discrete assembly processing.

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