Process Controls Engineer (m/f/d)

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Date: Jun 30, 2026

Location: Berlin, DE, 12489

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Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 76044

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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.

Process Controls Engineer (NPI) (m/f/d)

Location: Berlin, Germany

Level: Senior / Expert (Individual Contributor)

Purpose of the Position

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.

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.

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

Control System Development & Architecture

Design and implement control architecture for precision assembly equipment in early-stage automation phase, prototyping laboratory benches and test vehicles

Define system interfaces and implement control strategies for:

Motion control systems in active and passive optical alignment

Pick & place and high-precision handling bonding and curing

Vision systems

Identify automation-relevant requirements early in the development phase to reduce effort, risk, and lead time during later automation projects.

Collaborate closely with internal automation teams and external equipment suppliers to align and transfer product and process requirements, specifications, and acceptance criteria.

Run assembly process and assembly pilot lines for new products

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (required)

> 5 years of hands-on experience with strong fundamentals in electrical, mechatronic or controls engineering

Practical experience with manual, semi-automated, or automated assembly syst