Process Development Engineer

Job title: Process Development Engineer

About the Role Corning's Optical Communications segment is seeking a Process Development Engineer in Strykow, Poland. You will design, develop and implement new connectivity products from concept through prototyping and validation to introduction in production, while driving innovations in materials and processes across manufacturing. You will apply the Scientific Method and tools such as KT, DoE, Statistical Process Analysis, and Six Sigma to build fundamental understanding and support continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Design, development and implementation of new connectivity products (from concept, through prototyping and validation to introduction in production environment).
• Proposing and introducing innovations and new technologies to existing products and manufacturing processes.
• Building fundamental understanding through the use of the Scientific Method and tools such as KT, DoE, Statistical Process Analysis, Six Sigma etc.
• Researching new raw materials and developing new processing.
• Study new trends in fiber optic technologies.
• Documenting new ideas for potential patent submissions.
• Work in international, multidisciplinary project groups.

What We're Looking For

• Technical bachelor’s or master’s degree (preferred in optoelectronics, optics, nanotechnology, physics, mechanical engineering, electronics, material engineering or similar).
• Good technical skills (building prototypes, troubleshooting test cases, preparing samples).
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills. Creativity and passion for innovation.
• Ability to communicate effectively within multi-national groups.
• Fluent English and Polish (written and spoken).

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with patent processes or patent submissions.
• Experience working in international, multidisciplinary project teams.

Compensation & Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well.
• Pension benefit that grows throughout your career. Health and well-being benefits include medical, multi-sport card, company-paid life insurance, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family.
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions. Corning is committed to equal employment opportunities and accommodates in accordance with applicable laws.