Sr. Prototyping Engineer

Sr. Prototyping Engineer

** Date:
** May 22, 2026

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* Location:

** Hickory, NC, US, 28601

** Company:
** Corning

Requisition Number: 75048

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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.

** Scope of Position:*
* -    Project and Design engineer focused on designing, building, or coordinating prototypes for optical connectivity solutions for fiber optic networks.

-    Develop knowledge of materials, fundamentals of optical network connectorization including cable/connector interactions, optical hardware, and fiber optic cable.

-    Work closely with other engineers, technicians and supply chain to design and build prototypes to develop product solutions.

-    Deliver prototype design to Technology Teams for further development and testing or to manufacturing operations for higher volume production.

-    Create and leverage large network of suppliers, fabrication shops, contract manufacturers and Cable Assembly Houses to design, build and deliver prototypes.

-    Projects could support any Corning division or research and development opportunities.

** Day to Day Responsibilities:*
* -    Collaborate with customers, Market Development, Product Line Managers, engineers, technicians, lab managers, suppliers, and supply chain to design, build and deliver prototypes for optical connectivity solutions for fiber optic networks.

-    Coordinate design details, material procurement, fabrication timelines and delivery of prototypes with internal and external resources.

-    Support project teams and the definition of prototype design objectives 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.

-    Capture and deliver new ideas for patent submission.

-    Ensure that requirements are properly developed and documented in conjunction with appropriate manufacturing, development, and commercial personnel.

-    Work with manufacturing engineering to develop and implement process documentation for each project as needed.

-    Lead and collect feedback to iterate and drive adoption.

-    Maintain and improve a safe work environment.

-    Work with colleagues to find creative solutions to building prototypes.

-    Build and leverage network of Product Experts to assist with prototype designs.

-    Build and leverage network of fabrication capabilities both internally and externally.

-    Listen to customers for understanding of problem, ideas, and feedback on potential solutions.

-    Document requests and solutions

** Travel Requirements:*
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