Process Engineer

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Date: Aug 17, 2026

Location: Shanghai, SH, CN, 201807

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Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 76646

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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

Provides day-to-day problem solving support to production, development and research operations

Trains operators and trades personnel on new equipment and processes

Uses rigorous processes and technical knowledge to build detailed technical understanding for key process steps

Functions as a team member or team leader on focused projects

Trouble shoots material, process and equipment issues, identifies root cause and implements corrective action

Implements and documents material, process and/or equipment changes

Uses simple statistical tools and Designed Experiments (DOE) in process problem solving and process improvement; Uses more sophisticated statistical tools and DOE techniques in problem solving and process/product improvement

Assure quality and repeatability of processes and products

Supports new product introductions through equipment installation, process certification, documentation and training

Assures safety of operators and equipment and Complies with safety and environmental regulations

Develops SME knowledge of material, process and/or equipment in focused areas of manufacturing or engineering

Executes cost reduction and improvement (DMAIC) projects in line with business objectives

Experiences/Education - Required

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent technical experience or equivalent experience (exceptional case)

Yellow Belt Training

Track record of delivering results

Demonstrated knowledge in a technical field

Project team membership

Experiences/Education - Desired

Summer Intern experience/progressive experience within the field of engineering

Green Belt Certification

Project Team Leadership

Shift supervisory experience

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 [email protected].

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