Corning is the world leader in specialty glass and ceramics, creating and manufacturing keystone components that enable high-technology systems.

Corning’s history is filled with breakthrough technologies that have played an important role in the way the world works. We thrive on solving difficult, commercially relevant problems through an innovative and collaborative research and development process. Corning succeeds through sustained investment in R&D, more than 160 years of materials science and process engineering knowledge, and a distinctive collaborative culture.

Scope of Position:

• Entry level process development engineer focused on advancing connectivity innovation.
• Responsible for technical development of new products/processes under some guidance from senior level engineers.
• Improving processes and solving problems based on fundamental understanding gained through the use of the scientific method and DOE.
• Reducing defects by eliminating root causes.
• Application of DMAIC and advanced statistical tools.
• Improving manufacturing cost, quality, uptime, yields, cycle time, and safety.
• Evaluating new raw materials, defining process parameters, and developing new processing equipment.
• Documenting experiment planning and process changes.
• Projects could support any Corning division or research and development. 

Day to Day Responsibilities:

•  Design and develop new processes or improve existing processes at Corning facilities worldwide.
• Create operational ranges for parameters defined as a result of experimental development.
• Assist in the development of project plans and execute schedules to meet promised deliverables.
• Establish process development technical guideline.
• Work with local plant process experts and global SMEs on new processes innovation.
• Solve problems and improve processes based on fundamental understanding.
• Ensure that manufacturing requirements are properly developed and documented in conjunction with appropriate manufacturing, production, and engineering personnel.
• Provide information and technical assistance to manufacturing, engineering, and production personnel as required.
• Develop documentation for each project and work with associated plant personnel to implement it.
• Structured problem solving methods such as KT, Designed Experimentation, and Six Sigma.
• Implement Process Control and Process Discipline systems into manufacturing operations.
• Analyze process data using statistical tools (e.g. pareto, regression, time charting, analysis of variance, gauge R&R, etc.).
• Review and interpret data to make recommendations on immediate actions, long term corrective actions, follow-up experiments, etc.
• Troubleshoot equipment and processes.
• Document all new ideas for possible patent submission.

  
Travel Requirements (please note if international): 15% travel

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time: M-F, 8-5

Job Title: Process Development Engineer

Reference Number: 173451

Required Education &  Years and Area of Experience:
 

• BS in Engineering
• Previous engineering intern experience

Required Skills:

• Design products or manufacturing processes using CAD (Pro Engineer a PLUS)
• Problem solving – some level of experience in the use of DOE, SPC, Six Sigma and other process control/ analysis techniques.
• Capable of performing complex data analysis using MS excel (SPC), or Minitab software
• Familiar with fiber optic theory (a PLUS)
• Fluent in foreign languages: Spanish, Chinese, and Polish (a PLUS)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Personal initiative and commitment
• 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