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Scientist - Optics

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Date: Aug 12, 2026

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 77147

 

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

Evaluates from an optical metrology standpoint, materials, properties, and techniques used in research and production. Responsible for advising design engineering selection, application and test of optics and electronic components and systems. Determines experimental requirements of components and systems. Develops new techniques and analytical tools to assure the early identification of potential problems with new products, packaging, and processes. Makes recommendations for changes in the selection and application of components and systems. Follows standard practices and procedure in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained. Works with lab technical leads to develop and implement research tasks.

 

The successful candidate will drive research projects focusing on optical delay (retardation) and birefringence measurements, polarized light and material interactions, and data collection and analysis. In addition, the candidate will play a key role in developing analysis techniques for existing and novel optical systems. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the creation of relevant IP to protect key inventions related to optical delay and birefringence signatures.

Key Responsibilities

  • Propose and execute research projects/activities involving optical delay and birefringence measurements.
  • Perform optical delay and birefringence measurements.
  • Implement hands-on solutions for experiment, project, or equipment requirements.
  • Develop experiment workflows for the lab and its customers.
  • Design spreadsheet workbooks to track, analyze, and share data with research teams.
  • Develop measurement and project reports and attend meetings to communicate results.
  • Work closely with other research scientists, engineers, and technicians to execute multi-disciplinary experiments.
  • Collaborate on various materials and projects, design experiments, and execute technology transfer with various organizations in Corning, NY, and other Corning sites.

Experiences/Education - Required

  • BS/BA in a technical discipline required such as physics, engineering, chemistry, or mathematics.
  • Minimum 1-year demonstrated hands-on experience beyond the classroom (such as industry or research lab) with emphasis on optical delay and photoelasticity-based measurement systems for materials metrology (i.e., polarimetry, interferometry).
  • Strong background in data collection, processing, and analysis.
  • Hands-on experience with polarization sensitive measurements and devices.
  • Experience with operating optical measurement systems and analyzing output data.
  • Familiarity with stress, strain, polarization, and stress-induced birefringence (photoelasticity).
  • Ability to solve technical problems and document them effectively.

Experiences/Education - Desired

  • Experience with designing, aligning, and/or troubleshooting optical measurement systems.
  • Knowledge of coding (such as MATLAB, Python, LabView, or similar) for automation of data analysis/collection.
  • Experience with material science and material properties.
  • Strong understanding in mathematics for manipulating expressions for use of comparing theory and experiment or extracting useful measurement values/relationships.
  • Familiarity with measuring/interpreting stress from photoelasticity data.

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

 

The range for this position is $84,141.00 - $115,694.00 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 accommodations@corning.com.


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