Process Development Engineer

Corning • Wilmington, NC

1d • $85,304 - $117,293 • Onsite

About The 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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with fiber optics and materials science
• Experience with modeling or simulation software (e.g., Aspen, MATLAB, Fluent)

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

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives
• 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions
• Matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Family building support
• Fitness programs
• Company-paid life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Disease management programs
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Recognition program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level