Furcation Development Engineer

 

Requisition Number: 64128

 

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 

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.

 

Scope of Position:

Development engineer focused on advancing optical component design and cable demarcation points. Develop knowledge of materials, fundamentals of furcation design including cable/connector interactions, and cable characteristics. Capability includes over-molding process and mechanical structure design. Work closely with other engineers and technicians to define and perform experiments to develop process technologies and solutions.Champion deployment of new furcation/demarcation design and over-molding technologies that reduce manufacturing cost, increase capacity, and meets customer application needs.

 

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to design and develop new process methods and technologies for multifiber cable breakout point and demarcation points 

• Work with internal and external subject matter experts to identify key processing technologies and determine feasibility. 

• Solve problems and improve processes based on fundamental understanding. 
• Structured problem-solving methods such as KT, Designed Experimentation, and Six Sigma. 

• Work with manufacturing engineering to develop and implement process documentation for each project. 

 

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering. Mechanical Engineering preferred. 

• 1-5 years of experience of in a development or experimental laboratory environment working with electrical/mechanical assembly and testing. 

• Demonstrated problem solving techniques. 
• Demonstrated, applied mechanical aptitude. 
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. 

 

Desired Qualifications: 
• Design products or manufacturing processes using CAD (Pro Engineer a PLUS) 
• Ability to interpret drawings and schematics. 
• Capable of performing complex data analysis using MS excel (SPC), or statistical software such as JMP or Minitab. 
• Familiar with fiber optic theory. 
• Fluent in foreign languages: Spanish, English, Chinese, and Polish. 
• Proficient in the use of DOE, SPC, Six Sigma and other process control/ analysis techniques to recommend decisions based on thorough data analysis. 
• Project management experience and demonstrated application of project management tools. 
• Proactively collaborates throughout an organization and drives technical culture. 
• Experience with discrete assembly processing. 
• Experience developing automated processes. 
• Collaboration with internal and external equipment designers. 
 

Travel Requirements: 
• 25% on average depending on the project requirements. Includes international travel. 
 

 

 

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

 

The range for this position is  $81,287.00   -  $111,770.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available fo