Senior Industrial Automation Process Development Engineer

Requisition Number: 71429

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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.

• 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…