Division Digital Software 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 position will lead or play a significant role in delivering transformative cost reduction across the division while improving quality and process capability.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement solutions for manufacturing which leverage latest digital technologies including data analytics and programming technologies, and work closely with manufacturing to define appropriate controls hardware platforms/systems for implementing process control solutions.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of existing processes to identify process control optimization opportunities and write proposals to initiate cross-functional projects.
• Work with experienced professionals in manufacturing and multi-disciplined team processes subject matter experts, and apply process data analysis skills to gain fundamental understanding of 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 digital business transformation.
• Facilitate the transfer of new process control technologies and methodologies into manufacturing and provide training to manufacturing and engineering personnel.
• Document process control findings and newly implemented technologies in technical reports and functional specifications. Generate intellectual property through invention disclosures and patent applications.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 1+ years industry experience (preferred within manufacturing), with a track record of automation and/or optimization project implementation.
• Programming experience in Python, C#, HTML, and JavaScript
• Programming-related skills related to or involving web development, .NET, Flask, Microsoft IIS, Visual Studio, Git
• Analysis/Reporting experience with tools such as SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL, PowerBI

Desired Skills

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in practical application of process control, including process data analysis, system modeling/identification, and control loop design/tuning
• Strong verbal and written skills, able to prepare and present proposals effectively with and across multiple organizations.
• Experience in statistical analysis methods, and Lean-Optimization (e.g., Six Sigma/DMAIC)
• 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.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20% domestic travel.

Work Schedule

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

Pay

The range for this position is $86,722.00 - $119,244.00 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.