Sr. Scientist, Optics

Requisition Number: 68436

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 the 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.

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, builds, and/or modifies laboratory equipment or processes to complete a desired task
• Designs and executes experiments 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
• Deliver technical presentations to customers, teams, and at seminars and conferences
• Functions as a team member or team leader on focused projects

Required Education and Experience:

• 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
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex data and troubleshoot technical challenges independently

Desired Skills:

• Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing and packaging processes like thin film processing, flip-chip assembly, laser processing can be beneficial.
• 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.