Sr. Product Development Engineer

**Date**:Nov 7, 2024**Location**: Reynosa, TAM, MX, 88730**Company**:CorningRequisition Number: 65573Corning 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**:Leads technical team in solving complex problems on new product and process development, with sound technological approaches. Designs experiments and develops testing methods to validate theoretical models. Recognized as an expert in one or more areas of science or technology. Understands Corning's Intellectual Property management processes and follows that process in documenting any Intellectual Property developed as part of a project or experiment. Builds networks of resources for effective execution of projects**Key Responsibilities**:- Leads technical teams in solving complex problems on new product and process development- Designs experiments and develops testing methods to validate theoretical models- Develops new processes and improved equipment design- Develop products, processes and technologies to meet cost objectives and customer specifications- Provides technical leadership in troubleshooting- Communicates technical plans, technical solutions and approaches both up and down the organization to technical and non-technical audiences- May have direct report responsibilities including career development and ongoing performance feedback- Coaches, mentors and/or develops team members and emerging SMEs- Identifies, secures and prioritizes necessary tools and resources- Leads small to medium technical projects- Contributes to organizational, strategic or commercial problem solving- Links with commercial and new business organizations for product attributes, customer special requests, and other technical inquiries or testing- Uses and champions the Innovation Process and Manufacturing Excellence Engineering principles- Documents findings and communicates learnings through RTR Reports**Experiences/Education - Required**:**1. Values others and sets an example**Contributes to a positive behavior in safety, workplace culture, and valuing the Individual. Aids and sometimes leads in the resolution of conflicts among team members. Contributes to an environment of respect and collaboration.**2. Collaborates effectively**Works in a collaborative manner within and outside of their own work group. Communicates effectively regarding assignments, openly shares ideas, actively seeks-out diversity of opinions, and demonstrates an ability to build trust across the project team. May lead specific project workstreams, tasks or similar activities and demonstrates an ability to accept ideas and opinions of others. Promotes compromise where appropriate to meet objectives. Facilitates in a collaborative manner ensuring an inclusive environment.**3. Coaches and mentors**Shares knowledge for the benefit of Corning and all employees within and outside of their own work group.4. **Demonstrates technical capability - influences the direction**Influences peers, team(s), and management, and provides technical guidance - Creates objectives and uses creative approaches to support projects or create project opportunities. May provide supervision of a laboratory and/or process(es), etc. Identifies risks and makes recommendations as appropriate to guide next step decisions or plans. Identifies enabling technologies that can be leveraged by the Technology Community for improvements of products or processes.5. **Demonstrates technical capability - Knowledge and problem solving**Proposes solutions and/or invents, applies, develops, or extends a state-of-the-art technology. Consulted for technical guidance in their field and knowledgeable about related disciplines. Rigorously uses scientific and/or engineering methods and best practices* for their discipline(s) in problem solving. *(theories, principles and tools)