Digital Engineer

About the role

The Optical Communications segment of Corning is evolving from a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware, and equipment to a comprehensive provider of optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is divided into two main product groups: carrier network and enterprise network.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement solutions for manufacturing which leverage latest digital technologies including data analytics and programming technologies.
• Evaluate existing control strategies and propose enhancements. Optimize or retrofit existing processes through modern control strategies such as optimal control, robust control, adaptive control, or model predictive control.
• Work closely with manufacturing to define appropriate controls hardware platforms/systems for implementing process control solutions.
• Develop and apply process controls skills to implement solutions in PLC/DCS/BPS (C-based controls) environments.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of existing processes to identify process control optimization opportunities and write proposals to initiate control projects.
• Work with process subject matter experts and apply process data analysis skills to gain fundamental understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Work closely with experienced professionals in multi-disciplined teams to design, develop and implement solutions for manufacturing processes.
• Utilize statistical analysis to design for process capability.
• Lead projects and work in a multi-disciplinary research, development, and engineering environment to identify opportunities for advanced controls.
• Leverage optimization techniques to improve process performance and efficiency.
• Facilitate the transfer of new process control technologies into manufacturing and provide training to manufacturing and engineering personnel.
• Document process control findings in technical reports. Generate intellectual property through invention disclosures and patent applications.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 1-4 years industry experience (preferred within manufacturing).
• Programming experience in Python, C/C++, or C#
• Programming-related skills related to or involving web development, Microsoft IIS, Visual Studio, Git
• Analysis/Reporting experience with tools such as SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL, PowerBI
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong process-oriented mindset, be able to understand process dynamics and design appropriate control scheme.
• Strong verbal and written skills, able to prepare and present proposals effectively with and across multiple organizations.
• Functions well on projects and team initiatives as well as independent assignments. Results-oriented individual with a track record of meeting commitments and managing time well.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing environment; be a change agent to help others through change.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 1-4 years industry experience (preferred within manufacturing).
• Programming experience in Python, C/C++, or C#
• Programming-related skills related to or involving web development, Microsoft IIS, Visual Studio, Git
• Analysis/Reporting experience with tools such as SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL, PowerBI
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong process-oriented mindset, be able to understand process dynamics and design appropriate control scheme.
• Strong verbal and written skills, able to prepare and present proposals effectively with and across multiple organizations.
• Functions well on projects and team initiatives as well as independent assignments. Results-oriented individual with a track record of meeting commitments and managing time well.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing environment; be a change agent to help others through change.

Skills

• Experience in practical application of process control, including process data analysis, system modeling/identification, and control loop design/tuning
• Experience in statistical analysis methods
• Experience with ChatGPT and RAG implementations
• Familiarity with a diverse array of process controls technologies such as model predictive, multi-variable, non-linear approaches, and classic PID control
• Machine vision experience including algorithm development, coding, and use of industrial cameras/vision
• Six Sigma/DMAIC experience

Pay

$86,878.00 - $119,458.00 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.

Schedule

Typically 40 hours/week but could be more depending on project requirements. Typically onsite to benefit from visibility to manufacturing environment with potential schedule-based flexibility.