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Sr Product Development Engineer

Corning
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Oct 2025
💰 $139,953/yr($101,784/yr$139,953/yr)

About the role

Requisition Number: 71313

 

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How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  

 

​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. And so much more.​   

 

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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

 

Innovate and design high precision optical connectors, adapters and related fiber optic telecommunication products.

Collaborate with project leaders, process development engineers, manufacturing engineers and product line management to develop high volume fiber optics products manufactured across the globe.

As a minimum a Product Development Engineer should be able to:

  • Create detailed mechanical designs of optical connectors, adapters and related solution assemblies
  • Proficiently use 3D CAD software
  • Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances (ASME Y14.5 2009) to 3D models and 2D drawings
  • Perform tolerance analysis
  • Identify design risks with failure mode analysis
  • Analyze current designs and new concepts with sensitivity analysis and tolerance allocation
  • Design components for high volume injection molding and metal machining processes

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Provide reliable solutions using analytical design and advanced problem-solving techniques
  • Provide prototypes for and participate in voice-of-customer meetings
  • Design components for high volume precision injection molding and metal machining processes
  • Coordinate design efforts with process and manufacturing engineers
  • Coordinate product evaluations with internal test labs
  • Instruct technicians how to perform required experiments
  • Effectively communicate designs and performance data
  • Meet project milestones and product cost targets

 

Experiences/Education - Required

 

  • B.S., M.S. or PhD Mechanical Engineering 
  • Minimum 5 years industry experience in engineering
  • Demonstrated ability to solve challenging technical problems by developing creative solutions with an understanding of the underlying engineering principles
  • Use of 3D CAD software
  • Works effectively with global teams

 

Experiences/Education - Desired

 

  • Basic understanding of precision manufacturing and measurement techniques
  • Familiarity of injection molding and extrusion and polymer selection per application
  • Working knowledge of PTC Creo or Solidworks

 

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

 


The range for this position is $101,784.00 - $139,953.00 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. 

 

 

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