Systems Design Engineer

• Develop optimized passive optical network solutions using Corning’s product portfolio, including newly released and custom-specification products
• Collaborate with Sales and commercial teams on customer visits to present solutions, deliver training, and resolve technical challenges
• Manage multiple design iterations to satisfy customer technical requirements while meeting corporate financial and strategic objectives
• Maintain proactive communication with internal commercial personnel throughout the design process to manage commercial impact
• Contribute to shared Design Engineering team responsibilities and take ownership of individually assigned roles to maximize group efficiency
• Support special projects that may involve additional travel or embedded work with external customers based on demand, priority, and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline; Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• 100% proficiency in English, written and verbal
• Experience consolidating technical and commercial information from multiple sources into clear, focused technical deliverables

Experiences/Education - Desired

• 2+ years of experience in the telecommunications industry
• Experience with computer-aided drafting (CAD) or Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Knowledge of passive optical network products (FTTx, LAN, Data Center) and network design applications
• Knowledge of basic optical fiber theory
• Field experience with fiber optic products and processes (cable handling, fiber splicing, connectorization, and testing)
• Product development or manufacturing experience
• Experience in a commercial organization (Sales, Marketing, or similar)
• Experience presenting technical solutions and network designs to audiences ranging from field technicians to senior leadership
• Manages multiple concurrent design projects under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

The range for this position is $84,658.00 - $116,406.00 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.

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Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

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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.