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Optical Coating Process Engineer I

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Date: Jul 27, 2026

Location: Fairport, NY, US, 14450

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 76728

 

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
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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

The Coating Process Engineer I supports optical thin film coating manufacturing processes in Fairport’s Coating department. The role provides hands-on support to manufacturing operations with a focus on process stability, equipment performance, problem solving, and continuous improvement while building on the foundations of our existing designs and processes. This role will develop foundational expertise and progress toward subject matter expert (SME) capability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day production support, including troubleshooting process upsets and equipment issues
  • Maintain manufacturing processes using existing production assets.
  • Use and improve current metrology methods to monitor and improve manufacturing performance and monitor key process metrics such as yield, scrap, cycle time, and equipment uptime.
  • Identify and support process improvement efforts to reduce costs, improve yield, reduce scrap, and increase capacity
  • Specify and improve cleaning, material handling, and storage procedures within the thin film coating process flow.
  • Develop and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, process sheets, flow charts, and checklists and provide training to the production staff for all new processes.
  • Work cross-functionally with production, quality, commercial, and development engineering to extend our current capabilities to meet future needs.
  • Maintain housekeeping standards and support basic equipment and workspace maintenance
  • Follow and promote safe work practices and cleanroom protocols

Required Experience and Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science related field, including, but not limited to: Optical Engineering/Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Physics.
  • Minimum 1-3 years of UV optical thin film production experience
  • Strong critical thinking skills to rapidly solve problems.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Desire to solve problems by using Statistical/6-Sigma/DOE and Hypothesis Tree problem solving methodologies.
  • Ability to function on a process engineering team of multi-disciplinary engineers.
  • Knowledge or Training in one or all these areas: Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, Lean Fundamentals, Performance Excellence, and KT Problem Solving.

Hours of Work

  • Monday through Friday, 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM (required).
  • Occasional weekend support may be required based on production needs.

 

Travel Requirements

  • Less than 5%.
  • Travel may include training, networking opportunities, and occasional customer or supplier visits.

 

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

 


The range for this position is $70,776.00 - $97,317.00 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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