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Scientist, Integrated Optics (m/f/d)

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Date: Nov 10, 2025

Location: Berlin, DE, 12489

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 71917

 

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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.

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For our location in Berlin-Adlershof, Germany, we are looking for a

 

Scientist, Integrated Optics (m/f/d)

 

 

Scope of Position:

Design, development, and characterization of novel integrated optical waveguide and photonic components in glass and other platforms for large scale optical circuits, shuffles, fiber to chip coupling, and chip-to-chip interconnects. Knowledge in the areas of optics, mechanics, materials science, and electrical engineering is required to create efficient and high-bandwidth optical interconnect solutions for AI clusters, datacenter networks, and advanced computing applications. The work includes simulation and modeling of new designs for fabrication and collaboration with other scientists and engineers to build prototypes for testing and validation to expand state-of the art.

Required skills:

  • Advanced degree (e.g. PhD) in physics, electrical engineering, or optical science with a strong foundation of two or more of the following areas: optics, photonic packaging, materials science, and opto-mechanics is essential.
  • Expertise in optical design and layout software, coding, and 3D CAD tools like COMSOL, Lumerical, KLayout, SolidWorks, Python, Matlab or similar software for the design of photonic systems.
  • Hands-on experience with optical testing equipment including higher precision alignment stages, power meters, tunable lasers, spectrum analyzers, polarization analyzers.
  • Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing and packaging processes like thin film processing, flip-chip assembly, laser processing can be beneficial. 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex data and troubleshoot technical challenges independently.

Soft Skills:

  • Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented and organized.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Ability to contribute innovative solutions to complex technical challenges.
  • Occasional travel may be required for collaborations or conferences. 

 

 

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 that grows throughout your career.  

  • Our health and well-being benefits include company-paid life insurance, disability insurance (provided as part of the pension plan), paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program 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 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 accommodations@corning.com.

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