Process Development Engineer

Process Development Engineer

** Date:
** Jul 14, 2026

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* Location:

** Wilmington, NC, US, 28405

** Company:
** Corning

Requisition Number: 76397

** The company built on breakthroughs. ​ *
* ** Join us.​ *
* 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.  ​ 

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations - not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​ 

​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​  

Come break through with us. 

Corning's businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

+ Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives

+ Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected

+ Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light

+ Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences

+ Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

+ Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

** Scope of Position:*
* Corning's Optical Communications division is seeking a Process Development Engineer to design, develop, and industrialize optical fiber manufacturing platforms. In this role, you'll apply engineering principles and scientific methods to drive root-cause understanding of manufacturing challenges, improve process performance, and translate solutions into scalable equipment and process designs. You'll be part of a cross-functional technology development team focused on advancing manufacturing yield, rate, quality, and cost.

** Primary Day-to-Day Responsibilities*
* + Design, develop, and industrialize manufacturing platforms - integrating process and equipment - for both existing and next-generation optical fiber production

+ Apply scientific methods and engineering fundamentals to diagnose root causes and execute well-designed process experiments

+ Redesign machine or process systems and subsystems to address safety, performance, or quality issues and reduce operational costs

+ Provide hands-on troubleshooting support during the development and demonstration phases of prototype platforms

+ Collaborate across Research & Development, Early Stage Development, and Manufacturing teams to drive project outcomes

** Required Qualifications*
* + Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical, Materials, Ceramics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering, or a closely related discipline

+ 1+ year of engineering experience

+ Working knowledge of physical phenomena including static and dynamic physics, heat and mass transfer, and related principles

+ Demonstrated ability to design and execute process experiments using scientific methods and engineering fundamentals

+ Experience applying engineering knowledge to improve manufacturing processes or product attributes

+ Ability to work hands-on with equipment using standard hand tools, instruments, and measurement devices

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to present technical information clearly to diverse audiences

** Desired Qualifications*
* + Background in process engineering, preferably in chemical transport, reaction processes, and related product or equipment performance

+ Equipment design experience and familiarity with CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Inventor)

+ Experience translating engineering solutions into process and/or equipment designs that meet defined performance criteria

+ Proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g., JMP, Python, Power BI) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word,…