Role Purpose
Design, develop, and industrialize Optical Fiber manufacturing platforms (process + equipment) to significantly lower costs or enable new, advanced products. Apply engineering principles and the scientific method to identify and solve key limitations in manufacturing processes through targeted experiments. Collaborate with a global team to advance, deploy, and enhance innovation projects and selected manufacturing platforms.
Key Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design, develop, and industrialize optical fiber manufacturing platforms (process + equipment)
- Solve safety, performance, quality, and cost issues in manufacturing
- Participate in global, cross-functional teams from concept to early manufacturing
- Provide engineering support for development platforms
- Apply scientific method and engineering principles to drive fundamental understanding
- Design, plan, and execute experiments in lab and manufacturing environments
- Analyze and present data to support conclusions and recommendations
- Document, train, and transfer projects to Plant Operations and Engineering
REQUIREMENTS:
- BS or MS in Chemical, Mechanical, Physics, or Materials Engineering
- 2–5 years of engineering experience
- Working knowledge of electro-mechanical systems, material properties, and physical phenomena
- Strong data analysis and statistical skills
- Hands-on approach and bias for action
- Proficiency in both English and Polish (spoken and written)
DESIRED:
- Knowledge of fiber optics and materials
- Experience with optical fiber draw processes and platforms
- Experience with data processing software (e.g., Jump, Python, PowerBI) and modeling/simulation software (e.g., Aspen, Matlab, Fluent)
Travel Requirements:
5% domestic and international
A job that shapes a life.
Corning offers you the total package.
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