Chemical process engineer Empleos en Wilmington nc

Requisition Number : 68016

Corning is vital to progress - in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we're always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

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.

The role involves designing, developing, enhancing and industrializing Optical Fiber manufacturing platforms. This includes using scientific methods and engineering principles to deeply understand and solve limitations in manufacturing processes. As a member of a technology development team, you will work towards improving manufacturing yields, process rate, machine utilization, product quality, new product quality, environmental compliance, raw material yield, and energy usage. This role contributes to significant reductions in manufacturing costs and enables the creation of new products with advanced attributes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Translating experimental solutions and understanding into engineering requirements, leading to the development of process and equipment designs that meet performance standards.
• Learn & understand process & equipment functions in area of responsibility.
• Design, develop, and industrialize manufacturing platforms (platform = process + equipment) for existing and revolutionary manufacturing processes. Re-design machine / process systems or sub-systems to solve safety, performance, or quality issues, or reduce either the as-installed or long-term operational costs.
• Provide troubleshooting support to the prototype platform during development and demonstration phase.

Hours of work / work schedule / flex-time :

The position is overtime exempt. Overtime is not uncommon and is indeed expected at times, however the amount and duration will vary as a function of the job position, particular project, and point in the project life cycle.

Required Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $86,000.00 - $132,550.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at [email protected].