Prototyping Engineer

Requisition Number: 64254

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:

• Project and Design engineer focused on designing, building, or coordinating prototypes for optical connectivity solutions for fiber optic networks. 
• Develop knowledge of materials, fundamentals of optical network including cable/connector interactions, optical hardware, and fiber optic cable.
• Work closely with other engineers, technicians and supply chain to design and build prototypes to develop product solutions.
• Deliver prototype design to Technology teams for further development and testing or to manufacturing operations for higher volume production.
• Create and leverage large network of suppliers, fabrication shops, contract manufacturers and Cable Assembly Houses to design, build and deliver prototypes.
• Projects could support any Corning division or research and development opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with customers, Market Development, Product Line Managers, engineers, technicians, pilot lab managers, suppliers, and supply chain to design, build and deliver prototypes for optical connectivity solutions for fiber optic networks.
• Coordinate design details, material procurement, fabrication timelines and delivery of prototypes with internal and external resources.
• Support project teams and the definition of prototype design objectives and timelines.
• Work with internal and external subject matter experts to identify key processing technologies and determine feasibility.
• Engage global manufacturing plants to capture manufacturability of proposed solutions and support initial implementation of new process technologies.
• Collaborate with internal and external equipment and tooling designers to establish functional requirements.
• Capture and deliver new ideas for patent submission.
• Ensure that requirements are properly developed and documented in conjunction with appropriate manufacturing, development, and commercial personnel.
• Work with manufacturing engineering to develop and implement process documentation for each project as needed.
• Lead and collect feedback into prototype revisions.

• Maintain and improve a safe work environment.
• Work with colleagues to find creative solutions to building prototypes.
• Build and leverage network of Product Experts to assist with prototype designs.
• Build and leverage network of fabrication capabilities both internally and externally.
• Listen to customers for understanding of problem, ideas, and feedback on potential solutions.
• Document requests and solutions

Required Education:

• BS in Engineering or Project Management

Required Years and Area of Experience:

• 2-4 years of experience in a development or experimental laboratory environment working with electrical/mechanical assembly and testing.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated problem solving techniques.
• Demonstrated, applied mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to clearly express technical ideas.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external customers and within multi-national groups
• Ability to work in technical project teams in a team member role.
• Desire to learn and develop personal and organizational knowledge.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint)

Desired Skills:

• Design products or manufacturing processes using CAD (ProE / CREO Skills a Must)
• Ability to interpret and generate drawings and schematics.
• Familiar with fiber optic theory.

• 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 designers.

Soft Skills:

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Personal initiative and commitment to success
• Organized with good planning and time management skills
• Ability to build relationships within cross functional groups; team building skills
• Positive attitude, flexible and good work ethic 

Corning Puts YOU First 

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning. 

·Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions. 

·Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, mental health/substance, fitness, and disease management programs.  

·Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.   

·Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.