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Machine Vision Engineer

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Date: Dec 12, 2025

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 72413

 

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, and automotive 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 

Role Purpose

This job description is intended to broadly represent an entry-level engineering role at Corning. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the design, development, and maintenance of measurement systems, working with state-of-the-art equipment such as cameras, lenses, optical sensors, illumination, drones, and robots. You will also utilize novel computer vision and machine learning methods to provide actionable insights and further augment the power of our digital transformation. These are key to improving the efficiency, safety, and quality of our manufacturing processes.

Engineers in the Manufacturing Technology & Engineering division work in a vibrant and dynamic environment. Our engineers travel extensively throughout North America, primarily East Coast of the US, to various manufacturing facilities. Corning NY is home base. Some projects will be completed locally. Frequently, our engineers work within manufacturing facilities with diverse functions such as process engineering, equipment design and installation, measurements systems, and software applications for manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Design and Implement measurement systems for inspection, guidance, and identification in the manufacturing process of glass and ceramics.
  • Build working prototypes on an optical table, choosing from different imaging and illumination platforms, that can serve measurement and vision needs across several Corning businesses.
  • Utilize current machine vision technologies and leverage the vibrant industrial ecosystem.
  • Develop algorithms and build software for data processing and machine learning.
  • Participate in testing, calibration, and troubleshooting of measurement systems to ensure optimal performance and resolve any issues.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand how measurement systems integrate into the larger manufacturing process.
  • Aid in providing technical support and training for operators, maintenance personnel, and other staff to properly use and maintain the measurement systems.
  • Keep up to date with advancements in measurement technology.
  • Help ensure compliance with safety regulations and aid in maintaining documentation for measurement systems.
  • Work closely under the direction of a senior level engineer to structure and execute goals and deliverables.
  • Demonstrate mission ownership and self-motivation in problem solving.
  • Present work to a diverse technical community within the company.
  • Demonstrate a keen scientific and technical curiosity, acquire new expertise and become a valuable team member!

Experiences/Education - Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Imaging Science, Physics, or Optics.  
  • Solid understanding of fundamental engineering principles
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Results oriented and high level of dedication.
  • Able to work in any stage of innovation and handle risk of failure.
  • Aim to learn new technologies and processes quickly.
  • Understands how to balance pursuit of fundamental understanding with driving forward business needs.
  • Able to work effectively in a team environment.

Experiences/Education - Desired

  • Experience/ interest with Imaging, Optics, Lasers, Sensors etc. 
  • Hands on experience with robotics: building benchtop systems and automation.
  • Experience/ interest with data acquisition hardware and software. [PLC, LabVIEW, C#]
  • Hands-on experience with computer vision and technologies in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).
  • Hands on experience with any programming language.
  • Software of note: Python, OpenCV, C#, MATLAB, Halcon.

 

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

 

The range for this position is $76,925.00 - $105,772.00 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 accommodations@corning.com.


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