Job Description

Requisition Number: 77933

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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

Works with other team members to solve difficult technical, engineering related problems. Supports or leads continuous improvement activities, new product or process introductions and cost reduction projects. Supports drive to fundamental process understanding and lowest cost producer objectives. Supports the development and execution of plans to evaluate new technology or improvements in existing technology resulting in a superior product in terms of quality and/or cost. Understands Corning's Intellectual property management processes and follows that process in documenting any intellectual property developed as part of a project

Key Responsibilities

• Lead implementation, qualification, deployment, and sustainment of measurement and inspection systems for fiber optic products across manufacturing sites in the Dongguan.
• Lead or support product, equipment, and technology transfers between sites and regions, ensuring measurement systems are properly defined, installed, validated, and documented for manufacturing use.
• Drive standardization of measurement methods, equipment settings, acceptance criteria, and technical documentation across sites to improve consistency and repeatability.
• Plan and execute measurement system qualification activities, including measurement system analysis, gauge repeatability and reproducibility studies, capability studies, and method correlation.
• Troubleshoot complex measurement- and equipment-related issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to improve reliability, reduce measurement error, and support manufacturing performance.
• Lead or support improvement initiatives related to reliability, automation, error reduction, efficiency, and operational readiness of measurement systems.
• Develop, maintain, and improve standard operating procedures, work instructions, technical specifications, qualification records, and training materials.
• Train and support engineering, maintenance, and operations teams on measurement systems, methods, standard practices, and transfer readiness.
• Collaborate with global engineering, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to align requirements, share best practices, and ensure successful deployment and sustainment of measurement systems.
• Provide regional technical support for startup activities, escalations, and implementation issues at manufacturing sites.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Optics, Mechanics, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in measurements, process engineering, or a related role.
• Strong working knowledge of measurement systems and hardware used in manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience with measurement system analysis, gauge repeatability and reproducibility, capability studies, and measurement standardization activities.
• Experience supporting implementation, qualification, troubleshooting, or transfer of equipment and measurement systems in manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to independently resolve technical issues in manufacturing environments.
• Effective communication skills in English and ability to work across global and cross-functional teams.
• willingness to grow as a technical subject matter expert.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting equipment, product or technology transfers in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with fiber optic products or inspection systems.
• Demonstrated application of measurement science in the fields of fiber optics, surface profiling interferometry, microscopy, optical refractometry and/or other optical or physical measurement disciplines.
• Working and demonstrated applied knowledge of fiber optic cable assembly measurement equipment related but not limited to: optical attenuation, reflectometry, surface profile interferometry, and video microscopy (end-face inspection).
• Scientific curiosity and interest in continuous improvement.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.