Process Controls Engineer (m/f/d)

Requisition Number: 76044

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible. At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines.

Process Controls Engineer (NPI) (m/f/d)

Location: Berlin, Germany

Level: Senior / Expert (Individual Contributor)

Purpose of the Position: As a Process Controls Engineer (NPI), you are responsible for designing, developing, and implementing control systems for semi-automated to fully automated assembly equipment used in co-packaged optics (CPO) assembly. This role is embedded in the Technology and New Product Introduction (NPI) environment (R&D, focusing on prototype setups, pilot lines, and early-stage manufacturing systems where processes are still evolving and require fast iteration and validation). You act as the key interface between process development, system engineering, and prototype machine/setup execution, ensuring that assembly, alignment, and test processes are translated into flexible, robust, and scalable solutions. Your work enables the transition from R&D process concepts to stable, production-ready automation systems, supporting efficient scale-up and transfer to manufacturing or external automation partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement control architecture for precision assembly equipment in early-stage automation phase, prototyping laboratory benches and test vehicles.
• Define system interfaces and implement control strategies for motion control systems in active and passive optical alignment, pick & place and high-precision handling bonding and curing, and vision systems.
• Identify automation-relevant requirements early in the development phase to reduce effort, risk, and lead time during later automation projects.
• Collaborate closely with internal automation teams and external equipment suppliers to align and transfer product and process requirements, specifications, and acceptance criteria.
• Run assembly process and assembly pilot lines for new products.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (required).
• More than 5 years of hands‑on experience with strong fundamentals in electrical, mechatronic or controls engineering.
• Practical experience with manual, semi‑automated, or automated assembly systems, ideally including precision alignment systems.
• Solid understanding of motion control, robotics, and kinematics, exposure to PLCs, automation software, or embedded/control programming.
• Curiosity, willingness to learn, and enthusiasm for hands‑on engineering work.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with optical fiber assemblies, fiber arrays, or co-packaged optics.
• Experience working with or specifying automation equipment for precision assembly (without owning automation execution).
• Background in opto‑mechanical assembly and process development.
• Experience taking products from prototype to series production.
• Experience in high‑precision, low‑tolerance manufacturing environments.

Benefits

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentive programs are linked to key business results, ensuring you’re rewarded when the company succeeds.
• Health and well‑being benefits include company‑funded retirement plan, paid leave, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Recognition program to celebrate achievements and recognize colleagues who deliver exceptional performance.

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