Systems Design Engineer

Corning • Charlotte, NC

3d • $84,658 - $116,406 • Onsite

About The Position

Corning's Optical Communications division is seeking a Systems Design Engineer to work directly with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Care teams to design passive optical network solutions for external customers. In this role, you will develop technically sound network designs and bills of material (BOMs) for Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH), Multi-Dwelling-Unit (MDU), Fiber-to-the-Business (FTTB), and other access network deployments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline; Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• 100% proficiency in English, written and verbal
• Experience consolidating technical and commercial information from multiple sources into clear, focused technical deliverables

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience in the telecommunications industry
• Experience with computer-aided drafting (CAD) or Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Knowledge of passive optical network products (FTTx, LAN, Data Center) and network design applications
• Knowledge of basic optical fiber theory
• Field experience with fiber optic products and processes (cable handling, fiber splicing, connectorization, and testing)
• Product development or manufacturing experience
• Experience in a commercial organization (Sales, Marketing, or similar)
• Experience presenting technical solutions and network designs to audiences ranging from field technicians to senior leadership
• Manages multiple concurrent design projects under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Develop optimized passive optical network solutions using Corning's product portfolio, including newly released and custom-specification products
• Collaborate with Sales and commercial teams on customer visits to present solutions, deliver training, and resolve technical challenges
• Manage multiple design iterations to satisfy customer technical requirements while meeting corporate financial and strategic objectives
• Maintain proactive communication with internal commercial personnel throughout the design process to manage commercial impact
• Contribute to shared Design Engineering team responsibilities and take ownership of individually assigned roles to maximize group efficiency
• Support special projects that may involve additional travel or embedded work with external customers based on demand, priority, and experience

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses
• Long-term incentives
• 100% company-paid pension benefit
• Matching contributions to 401(k) savings plan
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• 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