.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.Scope of Position:Requires a creative self-motivated individual who seeks out solutions to the challenges associated with the position and drives these solutions through to completion. Focused on designing, building, or coordinating prototypes for optical connectivity solutions for fiber optic networks.Applying process technical knowledge, skills, and expertise from concept through delivery of process and equipment at laboratory and production areas.Create and leverage a large network of suppliers, fabrication shops, contract manufacturers, and Cable Assembly Houses to design, build, and deliver prototypes.Work closely with other engineers, technicians, and supply chain to design and build prototypes to develop product solutions.Manage projects under appropriate supervision and direction from responsible engineer or supervisor.Responsibilities:Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors; exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.Collaborate with customers, Market Development, Product Line Managers, engineers, technicians, pilot lab managers, suppliers, and supply chain to design, build, and deliver prototypes for optical connectivity solutions for fiber optic networks.Support project teams and the definition of prototype design objectives and timelines.Support work to develop operational ranges for parameters defined as a result of experimental development.Work with internal and external subject matter experts to identify key processing technologies and determine feasibility.Engage global manufacturing plants to capture manufacturability of proposed solutions and support initial implementation of new process technologies.Collaborate with internal and external equipment and tooling designers to establish functional requirements.Lead and collect feedback into prototype revisions.Maintain and improve a safe work environment.Work with colleagues to find creative solutions to building prototypes.Required Education:Mechatronics, Mechanical Technical Careeror 2-year Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering degree.Required Years and Area of Experience:2-4 years of experience in a development, manufacturing, or experimental laboratory environment working with electrical/mechanical assembly and testing.Skills:Technical expertise in manufacturing processes.Demonstrated problem-solving techniques