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Date: Aug 6, 2026
Location: Wilmington, NC, US, 28405
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Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 71564
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.
The global Information Technology (IT) Function is leading efforts to align IT and Business Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated information integration technologies. Through these efforts, IT helps to improve the competitive position of Corning's businesses through IT enabled processes. IT also delivers Information Technology applications, infrastructure, and project services in a cost efficient manner to Corning worldwide.
Key responsibilities:
Design, development, implementation and support of business and manufacturing software processes, functions, and systems in manufacturing environment.
In this role you will:
Design, development, test and support of Engineering and data analysis systems written in VB.NET, ASP.NET, C#.
Create and optimize image and signal processing algorithms.
Support optical equipment – high speed video cameras, video cameras’ API, quality control benches and measurement equipment.
Integrate MES systems with SAP ERP.
Create detailed technical documentation.
Work collaboratively across organizations (Engineering, Manufacturing, Customer Service, and IT) within a manufacturing plant.
Provide off-hours support for existing software and equipment based on rotation.
Required:
Bachelors or master’s in computer science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Optics or similar relevant focus.
7+ years software development experience in manufacturing, engineering design or scientific research fields.
Experience in manufacturing (IT, Engineering or R&D).
Knowledge of data analysis, business modelling, and optimization algorithms.
Experience working with SQL databases e.g. Oracle, MSSQL Server.
Very good knowledge of Microsoft Visual Studio 201x (.NET, VB).
Good knowledge of signal and image processing algorithms. (Strong Mathematical knowledge may be accepted in lieu of signal/image processing experience).
Understanding of the Principles of Optics.
Excellent communication, in both verbal and written form.
Preferred:
Some knowledge of National Instrument data acquisition equipment.
Some knowledge of TwinCAT (or similar) automation software and controls.
Some knowledge of SAP ERP desirable.
Some knowledge of Python and cloud application development desirable.
Self-motivated and well organized.
Collaborate with multiple teams across multiple regions.
Process oriented and customer focused.
This is an onsite position, located at the Corning Incorporated Fiber Optics Plant in Wilmington, NC.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $106,089.00 - $145,873.00 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.
A job that shapes a life.
Corning offers you the total package.
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.
We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at
[email protected].
Nearest Major Market: Wilmington
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