Sr. Product Development Engineer

Corning•Austin, TX

3d•$101,784 - $139,953•Onsite

About The Position

Corning is a world leader in glass, ceramic, and materials science, known for its innovative technologies. The Optical Communications segment has evolved into a comprehensive provider of optical solutions for the broader communications industry, serving both carrier and enterprise networks. This role is responsible for the design and release of telecommunications enclosures for indoor and outdoor optical networks, covering the entire product development lifecycle from concept to release, including documentation and specification development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (required)
6–15 years of experience in product development, design engineering, or new product introduction (NPI)
Product development and NPI experience required
Experience designing injection-molded and sheet metal components
Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems
Ability to take ownership and lead technical efforts
Strong understanding of material properties, manufacturing processes, and their application in product design

Nice To Haves

Mechanical Engineering (preferred)
Electro-Mechanics, Mechatronics, or Optical Engineering (will be considered)
Design of experiments (DOE) experience preferred

Responsibilities

Develop mechanical design solutions for new and existing products, balancing performance, manufacturability, and cost.
Demonstrate a strong technical rationale and in-depth engineering evaluation for design proposals.
Design plastic injection-molded and sheet metal components that meet defined functional requirements.
Create 3D CAD models and 2D drawings to support concept presentations, analytical evaluations, patent applications, and cost/manufacturability analysis.
Research technical literature, competitive products, patents, and manufacturing processes to inform design decisions.
Lead design engineering efforts, coordinating CAD, simulation, prototyping, and testing resources.
Manage low to moderate complexity projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables from kickoff through product release.
Tailor the product development process to meet project-specific requirements.
Mentor junior engineers on product development and engineering best practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams to translate concepts into manufacturable designs.
Partner with global manufacturing teams to support full-scale product release.
Prepare technical documentation, support patent filings, and help create customer presentations and demonstrations.