Senior Development Scientist

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve optical fiber manufacturing platforms, including advanced glassmaking and fiber draw processes.
• Lead the design and development of equipment and subsystems such as draw towers, furnaces, and coating systems.
• Create detailed CAD-based designs, including mechanical structures, motion systems, and alignment systems.
• Design and evaluate thermal systems (heating zones, insulation) and fluid systems (gas delivery, vacuum, pumps, piping).
• Support prototype builds, installation, debugging, and iteration within a plant environment.
• Analyze performance data to drive root-cause understanding and implement design improvements.
• Collaborate closely with technicians to build, assemble, and troubleshoot equipment.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Materials, Physics, or a related field.
• 5–10+ years of experience in equipment development, mechanical design, or manufacturing systems.
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and system design capability.
• Proficiency in CAD tools, with a preference for Autodesk Inventor.
• Solid understanding of mechanical structures, tolerancing, and assembly.
• Knowledge of thermal systems, fluid systems, pumps, and piping design.
• Hands-on experience in equipment build, troubleshooting, and debugging.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in optical fiber draw processes or similar high-temperature manufacturing systems.
• Experience working with equipment vendors and managing system integration.
• Experience in prototype development and iterative engineering processes.
• Ability to translate complex process requirements into effective equipment design solutions.

About the Company

Corning is a global leader in material science, specializing in the development of advanced glass, ceramics, and optical fiber technologies that power modern communication and industrial applications.