About the Role
Promote the design, prototyping, and manufacturing of world-class, high-precision optical connectivity mechanical systems at SME (Subject Matter Expert) level. Collaborate as part of the Corning Precision Connectivity Design Engineering team.
Responsibilities
- Support multi-disciplinary project teams to design, study, engineer & build precision connectivity mechanical components for the Telecommunications industry throughout the development process from conception to delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related technology areas.
- Experience with 2D and 3D mechanical design/CAD software packages such as Solidworks and CREO Parametric.
- Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing according to ASME Y14.5-2009.
- Proficiency in Tolerance Analysis and Tolerance Allocation.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel for data analysis and presentation.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the optical communications, semiconductor, or photonic components industry, with a proven track record in innovation and product development.
- Full comprehension of mechanical design practices, mechanical fabrication, and assembly techniques.
- Ability to develop basic and advanced process knowledge to validate design approach.
- High level of technical curiosity and ability to learn, develop, and advance technical skills in mechanical design, precision engineering and product development.
- Ability to function on a product development team of multi-disciplinary engineers, bringing mechanical design support to the Optical Integration team.
- Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
- Ability to translate engineering solutions to requirements, then further to product and/or equipment designs which deliver all required and promised performance criteria.
- Effectively use relevant measured and/or modeled data to drive decisions and actions.
- Determine and recommend best solution from a series of alternatives within given guidelines.
- Communicate effectively in various settings to provide and present necessary information to Project, Department, and Site leaders.
- Demonstrated ability to develop FEA and thermal modeling simulations.
- Proficient in numerical methods and simulation software (e.g., ANSYS, COMSOL).
- Knowledge of Molding manufacturing process is a plus.
- Knowledge of the Stage Gate Development Process.
Skills
- Solidworks
- CREO Parametric
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Tolerance Analysis
- Tolerance Allocation
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Mechanical Design
- Precision Engineering
- Product Development
- FEA
- Thermal Modeling
- ANSYS
- COMSOL
Location
- Berlin, Germany
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience
Education Level
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related technology areas.
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses
- Long-term incentive programs
- Company-funded retirement plan
- Paid leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Recognition program
About the Company
- Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science.
- Our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.
- Our Optical Communications segment has 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
