Laser Process Development Engineer

Requisition Number: 66117

 

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.

Role Purpose

Development engineering position focused on early-stage development of innovative laser processes. You will be responsible for leading technical development of new processes and products.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop new processes or improve existing processes with a focus on laser processing and automation that could be deployed across Corning facilities worldwide.
• Lead early-stage process development efforts for new and existing products
• Build benchtop semi-automated prototype stations that demonstrate and develop new processes.
• Employ understanding of laser theory, laser platforms and laser operation to solve challenging process problems.
• Determine operational ranges for parameters defined as a result of experimental execution.
• Assist in the development of project plans and execute task plans to meet promised deliverables.
• Establish process development technical guidelines.
• Work with local plant process experts and global SMEs on new processes innovation.
• Solve problems and improve processes based on fundamental understanding.
• Ensure that manufacturing requirements are properly developed and documented in conjunction with appropriate manufacturing, production, and engineering personnel.
• Provide information and technical assistance to manufacturing, engineering, and production personnel as required.
• Structured problem-solving methods such as KT, Designed Experimentation, and Six Sigma.
• Implement Process Control and Process Discipline systems into manufacturing operations.
• Analyze process data using statistical tools (e.g. pareto, regression, time charting, analysis of variance, gauge R&R, etc.).
• Review and interpret data to make recommendations on immediate actions, long term corrective actions, follow-up experiments, etc.
• Troubleshoot equipment and processes.
• Document all new ideas for possible patent submission.
• Design and test tooling and fixtures for development of new products from prototyping to high volume production.

 

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor of Science in Photonics Engineering, Physics or Engineering Equivalent
• Understanding of laser theory, laser platforms and light material interaction
• Proficient use of MS Office (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint)
• Good communication and analytical skills
• Desire to learn new technologies and apply them

Experiences/Education