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Senior Technician - Optical Thin Film

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Date: Apr 28, 2026

Location: Fairport, NY, US, 14450

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 74410

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

Key Responsibilities

Operation of varying Optical Thin Film coating chambers.
Operation of varying metrology devices in support of Thin Film coating development.
Maintenance of coating platforms and related documentation and logging.
Daily accrual of systems data into Microsoft Excel Tracking Spreadsheets.
Evaluation of Thin Film results against modeling software projections utilizing a variety of Thin Film design software suits.
Interaction with Development Scientists to comprise daily and long-term planning, assessment of results, and process alterations.
Some substrate cleaning and inspection

Experiences/Education - Required

Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Optics, Physics, or Engineering field preferred or equivalent industrial experience.
Minimum 5 yrs. experience in optical thin films in manufacturing, research, development, engineering or academic.
Hands-on knowledge of typical PVD deposition tools and commercial chambers.
Working knowledge of thin film characterization and metrology tools.
Experienced with Microsoft Office applications suite, with a strong knowledge of Excel.

Experiences/Education - Desired

Hands-on knowledge of thin-film production from design to manufacturing.
Hands-on knowledge of thin film design software.
Basic understanding of electronic circuitry for machine problem solving.
Experience with Ellipsometry and other optical metrology is a real plus.
Knowledge of optical systems from DUV to IR is highly desirable.
Absorbing a lot of new information and safely applying it to ever an ever changing, demanding environment is a must.
Able to adjust to everyday variability experienced in the Development environment.
Maintain developmental plans, accurate documentation of processes, plans, and results.
Applicant can report findings to a large audience when required.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $78,274.00 - $107,628.00 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.

Nearest Major Market: Rochester

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