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Senior Scientist, Optics

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Date: Apr 10, 2025

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 67294

 

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 

Scope of Position

The responsibilities of this position will include supporting early-stage development of opto-mechanical solutions for the Corning Optical Communications business. The candidate will be involved in projects that require invention, design, prototyping and characterization of optical connectivity products. Other expectations for this role include supporting customer interactions, an ability to build an internal and external professional network, writing technical reports, and contributing to intellectual property.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Acts as a technical expert in the optical technologies area
  • Employs hands-on laboratory approach to solve fundamental problems and contribute to product development and process research
  • Designs and executes experiments using laboratory equipment to solve problems or develop new processes or products 
  • Demonstrates new products and technologies by building prototypes
  • Provides technical guidance to technicians and scientists within the group
  • Uses rigorous processes and technical knowledge to build fundamental understanding
  • Document ideas and contributions in IDs, technical reports, and refereed publications 
  • Identifies and articulates problems and develops and executes creative approaches to solving them
  • Provides day-to-day problem-solving support to Research, Development, and Manufacturing
  • Delivers technical presentations to customers, teams, and at seminars and conferences
  • Functions as a team member or team leader on focused projects 

Requirements

  • Ph.D. or M.S. in Physics, Engineering, Opto-mechanical design or related discipline
  • Strong foundation of two or more of the following areas: mechanics, fiber optics, materials science, photonic packaging.
  • Expertise in mechanical design using 3D CAD tools and prototyping 
  • Hands-on experience with fiber-optic testing equipment
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex data and troubleshoot technical challenges independently

Desired Skills/ Experience

  • Industrial research or post-doctoral experience.
  • Precision mechanical design experience
  • Knowledge of fabrication technologies such as precision machining and 3D printing
  • Proficient in SolidWorks or equivalent software
  • Experience with high precision alignment stages, power meters, tunable lasers, spectrum analyzers
  • Knowledge in simulations and related programs such as COMSOL
  • Programming skills for automated data acquisition and process controls using software such as LabVIEW and MATLAB
  • Understanding of optical fiber and related telecommunications technologies

 

This position supports immigration sponsorship.

 

The range for this position is $102,650.00 - $141,145.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

 

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, and career from day one

  •  As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career.  We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.  
  • Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs. 
  • 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.     
  • 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 peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.  

 

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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