.Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we're always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.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.Works with other team members to solve difficult technical, engineering related problems. Supports or leads continuous improvement activities, new product or process introductions and cost reduction projects. Supports drive to fundamental process understanding and lowest cost producer objectives. Supports the development and execution of plans to evaluate new technology or improvements in existing technology resulting in a superior product in terms of quality and/or cost. Understands Corning's Intellectual property management processes and follows that process in documenting any intellectual property developed as part of a project.Key ResponsibilitiesProvides day-to-day problem solving support to production, development and research operations.Trains operators and trades personnel on new equipment and processes.Uses rigorous processes and technical knowledge to build detailed technical understanding for key process steps.Functions as a team member or team leader on focused projects.Trouble shoots material, process and equipment issues, identifies root cause and implements corrective action.Implements and documents material, process and/or equipment changes.Uses simple statistical tools and Designed Experiments (DOE) in process problem solving and process improvement; Uses more sophisticatedstatistical tools and DOE techniques in problem solving and process/product improvement.Assure quality and repeatability of processes and products.Supports new product introductions through equipment installation, process certification, documentation and training.Assures safety of operators and equipment and complies with safety and environmental regulations.Develops SME knowledge of material, process and/or equipment in focused areas of manufacturing or engineering