Prototyping Engineer

Overview

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.

Design engineer focused on designing, building, or coordinating prototypes for optical connectivity solutions for fiber optic networks. Responsibilities include developing knowledge of materials, fundamentals of optical network connectorization, cable/connector interactions, optical hardware, and fiber optic cable; working closely with other engineers, technicians, and supply chain; and delivering prototype designs to technology teams for further development or to manufacturing operations for higher‑volume production.

• 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.
• 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.
• Listen to customers for understanding of problems, ideas, and feedback on potential solutions.
• Document requests and solutions.

BS in Engineering or Project Management.

• 1-3 years of experience in a development lab environment working mechanical designs.

• Demonstrated problem‑solving techniques.
• Demonstrated, applied mechanical aptitude.
• Design products using CAD, generating drawings and schematics (CREO preferred, Solidworks acceptable).
• Ability to clearly express technical ideas.
• Ability to work in technical project teams in a team member role.
• Desire to learn and develop personal and organizational knowledge.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint).

• Familiar with fiber optics.
• Project management experience.
• Proactively collaborates throughout an organization.
• Experience with assembly processing.
• Experience developing processes.
• Collaboration with internal and external designers.

10% on average depending on the project requirements. Includes international travel.

The range for this position is $81,561.00 – $ 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.

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well.
• 100% company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k), total contributions can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• 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).
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

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