About this role
<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Requisition Number: 76044</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>The company built on breakthroughs. <br>Join us. </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong> </strong> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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. And so much more. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Come break through with us. </span></p> <p><br><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"> <div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18.0pt"><strong>Process Controls Engineer (NPI) (m/f/d)</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Location:</strong> Berlin, Germany</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Level:</strong> Senior / Expert (Individual Contributor)</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Purpose of the Position</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">As a Process Controls Engineer (NPI) –, you are responsible for designing, developing, and implementing control systems for semi-automated to full automated assembly equipment used in co-packaged optics (CPO) assembly.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Control System Development & Architecture</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Design and implement control architecture for precision assembly equipment in early-stage automation phase, prototyping laboratory benches and test vehicles</span></li> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Define system interfaces and implement control strategies for:</span></li> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <ul type="circle"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Motion control systems in active and passive optical alignment</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Pick & place and high-precision handling bonding and curing</span></li> </ul> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <ul type="circle"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Vision systems</span></li> </ul> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Identify automation-relevant requirements early in the development phase to reduce effort, risk, and lead time during later automation projects.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Collaborate closely with internal automation teams and external equipment suppliers to align and transfer product and process requirements, specifications, and acceptance criteria.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Run assembly process and assembly pilot lines for new products</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (required)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">> 5 years of hands-on experience with strong fundamentals in electrical, mechatronic or controls engineering</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Practical experience with manual, semi-automated, or automated assembly systems, ideally including precision alignment systems.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Solid understanding of motion control, robotics, and kinematics, exposure to PLCs, automation software, or embedded/control programming</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Curiosity, willingness to learn, and enthusiasm for hands-on engineering work</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Fluent in English (spoken and written).</span></li> </ul> <div style="text-align:left" align="center"> </div> <div style="text-align:left" align="center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></span></div> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience with optical fiber assemblies, fiber arrays, or co-packaged optics.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience working with or specifying automation equipment for precision assembly (without owning automation execution).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Background in opto-mechanical assembly and process development</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience taking products from prototype to series production</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience in high-precision, low-tolerance manufacturing environments</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"> <div> </div> </div><p> </p> <p> </p> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>A job that shapes a life. </strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Corning offers you the total package. </strong></span></p> </div> <div> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Your well-being is our top priority. Our Compensation & Benefits package supports your health and well-being, your financial goals, and your career—from day one. </span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentive programs are linked to key business results, ensuring you're rewarded when the company succeeds. When Corning wins, we all win.<br></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Our health and well-being benefits include company-funded retirement plan, paid leave, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling valued and recognized motivates us even more. That's why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate achievements and recognize colleagues who deliver exceptional performance.</span></li> </ul> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at <a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Corning%20Accommodations">[email protected]</a>.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>