Product Development Engineer

Corning • Keller, TX

81d • $80,710 - $110,976

About The Position

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. 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. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of Industry Related Experience (Product Development, Design, New Product Introduction) or Master's in Engineering.
• Sound understanding of material properties, manufacturing capabilities, and their application in product design.
• Experience balancing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Experience generating, compiling, and comparing concepts and applying appropriate engineering analysis to validate them.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint).
• Proficient in CAD software-Creo, Solidworks, NX (Creo preferred).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electro-Mechanics, Mechatronics or Optical.
• Experience designing injection molded and/or sheet metal parts.
• Design of experiments experience.
• Ability to collaborate successfully in a global matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize mechanical design solutions for new development and improvement projects, keeping both performance and cost targets in mind.
• Create mechanical designs of plastic injection molded and sheet metal components to meet a set of functional requirements.
• Provide high-level and detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings suitable for concept presentation to customers, analytical evaluation, patent applications, technical reports or publications, and cost or manufacturability analysis.
• Research externally published fundamentals, new designs (competitor products and patents), and manufacturing processes.
• Lead the projects from a technical standpoint, representing the design engineering perspective, which may include delegating tasks to other technical resources.
• Follow a prescribed product development process with adaptation to the project's specific needs.
• Collaborate with project team members from multiple technical disciplines located in various domestic and global locations.
• Work remotely with Manufacturing personnel to release new products at full-scale production.
• Provide documentation to communicate findings in technical reports, protect intellectual property in patent applications, and support customer presentations and demonstrations.

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, paid parental leave, family building support.
• Fitness programs, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs.
• Paid time off and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Recognition program to celebrate successes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree