Senior Product Development Engineer (m/f/d)

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Date: Jul 2, 2025

Location: Berlin, DE, 12489

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 68930

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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.

For our location in Berlin-Adlershof, Germany, we are looking for a

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering / Technology related 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.

Role Purpose

In this role as a Senior Product Development Engineer, you will promote the design, prototyping, and manufacturing of world-class, high-precision optical connectivity mechanical systems at SME (Subject Matter Expert) level. This is a dynamic position for a person to collaborate as part of Corning Precision Connectivity Design Engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

Primary duties will involve supporting 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.

Required skills

• 5-10 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.
• Excellent English (spoken and written), German language skills is a plus.

Desired Skills

• 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.

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 accommodations@corning.com .

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