Telecom Prod Dev Sci / Eng II

Org Marketing Statement

Corning is the world leader in specialty glass and ceramics.  We create and make keystone components that enable high-technology systems for consumer electronics, mobile emissions control, telecommunications and life sciences.  Corning succeeds through sustained investment in R&D, over 150 years of materials science and process engineering knowledge, and a distinctive collaborative culture. 

Our products include glass substrates for LCD flat panel televisions, computer monitors and laptops; ceramic substrates and filters for mobile emission control systems; optical fiber, cable, hardware & equipment for telephone and internet communication networks; optical biosensors for drug discovery;  and other advanced optics and specialty glass solutions for a number of industries including semiconductor, aerospace, defense, astronomy and metrology.

To know more about Corning, please visit us at www.corning.com

 

Department Marketing Statement

Corning Cable Systems is a leading manufacturer of fiber optic and copper communications system solutions for voice, data and video network applications worldwide. Corning Cable Systems is wholly owned by Corning Incorporated.
Corning Cable Systems offers the broadest range of end-to-end fiber optic and copper product solutions for customers' telecommunications networks. Our customer-focused solutions include cables, connectors, and related hardware, and network services that include network design, project management, installation and maintenance, equipment rental and training programs.

To know more about Corning Cable Systems, visit us at: http://www.corningcablesystems.com/

 

Scope of Position:

Lead new development projects.  Direct the efforts of Technicians and Designers on projects.  Coordinate efforts of project team members from Manufacturing, Marketing, Product Line Management, Quality and Procurement.  Provide technical support for existing products to internal and external customers.  Maintain product documentation.

Location of position is Keller, Texas

Day to Day Responsibilities:
1. Plan and execute the design, development, documentation and manufacturing of field installable fiber optic connectors, splices and accessories. 
2. Specify, design and develop related equipment and processes. 
3. Meet customer requirements and provide technical support.

Travel Requirements:
Less than 5%.  (Some international)

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time:
40 hrs/week

 

Required Education:
BS Mechanical Engineering

Required Years and Area of Experience:
3 to 5 years of telecommunications experience preferred.

Required Skills:
1. Manage to completion on time and within budget, multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
2. Design products or manufacturing processes using Pro-E (Wildfire).
3. Effective in a hand on lab environment.
4. Insure that manufacturing requirements are properly developed and documented in conjunction with appropriate manufacturing, production, and engineering personnel. 
5. Prepare all specifications, documents, and forms necessary to release equipment for production and sales in the appropriate manufacturing facility. 
6. Provide information and technical assistance to manufacturing, engineering, and production personnel as required. 
7. Provide on-going technical support to manufacturing throughout the life of each assigned project/process. 
8.  Document all new ideas for possible patent submission. 

Desired Skills:
1. Proficient with Pro-E Wildfire and WindChill a plus.
2. Knowledge of injection molding procurement and production process.

Soft Skills:
1. Communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, to internal and external customers.
2. Work effectively as a team member, leader and facilitator.
3. Fluent in English, written and spoken.
4. Some Spanish a plus

 

Benefits Statement:

Corning Incorporated offers a comprehensive benefits package which provides health care coverage and financial security for employees and their families. This package features a pension plan, 401k plan, employee share purchase plan and a health and welfare program, plus many other valuable benefits including dental, vision, employee assistance plan, group legal services, short and long-term disability plans, flexible spending accounts, vacation pay, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, survivor benefits, work-life benefits and more. Corning also offers medical, dental, vision, employee assistance plan, Group Legal Services and Lifeworks benefits and more to same-sex domestic partners and their eligible dependents.

 

Corning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Submit your application online at:

http://www.corning.com/careers/index.aspx and search ref no# 161002