Systems Design Engineer

Requisition Number: 76774   The company built on breakthroughs. ​   Join us.​                                                                                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.  ​     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. ​     ​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.​      ​Come break through with us.   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. Scope of Role

Corning's Optical Communications division is seeking a Systems Design Engineer to work directly with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Care teams to design passive optical network solutions for external customers. In this role, you will develop technically sound network designs and bills of material (BOMs) for Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH), Multi-Dwelling-Unit (MDU), Fiber-to-the-Business (FTTB), and other access network deployments. Location, Work Hours and Travel requirements

Work Hours - Normal Business hours - 8am to 5pm Location : Charlotte, NC Up to 25%, including some international travel; weekend travel may be required. Travel is related to Sales support, customer training, and project work. Key Responsibilities

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 Experiences/Education - Required

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