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Date: Jul 1, 2026
Location: Fairport, NY, US, 14450
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Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 76291
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.
Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:
Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions
Role Purpose
The candidate will design, model, assemble, analyze and test optical and photonic components and systems. The candidate will conduct research and development into phases of physical optics, geometric optics, optical materials, optical metrology, laser damage testing and laser material processing.
Optical modeling and/or multi-physics modeling of optical components and systems.
Design and development of optical materials, components and systems based on requirements from a voice of customer analysis.
Design and execute experiments to solve complex problems
Key Responsibilities
Adhere to laboratory safety protocol
Identify sources for, and procure, components including sensors, lasers, fiber-optics, opto-mechanics and electronics.
Assemble or supervise and manage the assembly of prototypes.
Use design-to-cost models, six sigma methodology and other methods to assure optical design requirements are met.
Build subject matter expertise in optics, materials, and laser processes
Consult or collaborate with other subject matter experts across various business units, from research to manufacturing.
Document system designs and results; generate reports and file invention disclosures
Make technical internal and external presentations to team members, customers and at conferences
Lab organization and the ordering of components or equipment.
Experiences/Education - Required
Master's Degree in physics, optical engineering or electrical engineering and 10 years of relevant experience.
Strong working knowledge of optics and optical properties of materials
Ability to perform modeling of optical systems using Zemax, CodeV, FRED or a comparable system
Strong problem solving skills
Effective communicator, oral and written, in a variety of presentation settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, with peers, direct reports and management
Strong hands-on experimental skills in building free-space optical and photonic systems
Measurement of optical and photonic components and systems
Ability to perform complex data analysis
Comfortable with traveling up to 25% domestic or international
Experiences/Education - Desired
Working knowledge of optical metrology systems such as laser confocal microscopes and optical interferometers
Working knowledge of light-matter interactions
General understanding of radiometry and photometry
Automation of measurement systems (using Labview, C#, MATLAB, Python, etc.)
Mechanical design and assembly of prototypes
Experience in numerical analysis techniques including beam propagation methods and multi-physics modeling
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $139,499.00 - $191,812.00 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.
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
[email protected].
Nearest Major Market: Rochester
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