Development Engineer

Requisition Number: 75548

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
Join us.​    

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​  

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.​   

​Come break through with us.  

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

Design, develop, and industrialize advanced optical fiber manufacturing platforms with a focus on electrical systems, controls architecture, and automation integration. Drive root-cause understanding of process and equipment limitations and translate them into robust control system solutions for glass and fiber manufacturing equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the electrical and controls engineering lead for glass and fiber manufacturing equipment development and upgrades

• Define control system architectures for glass and fiber making process equipment

• Integrate process requirements into control systems including motion, thermal, fluid, and process control

• Support prototype development, equipment build, commissioning, and plant deployment

• Work in a global cross-functional team across process, mechanical, and controls domains

• Design and integrate PLC, HMI, SCADA, and motion control systems into manufacturing platforms

• Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and documentation

• Define and implement control logic, I/O architecture, fail-safe modes, and recovery strategies

• Support equipment installation, startup, and commissioning