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Technician, Optical Manufacturing

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Date: Jun 26, 2025

Location: Fairport, NY, US, 14450

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 69353

 

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.  

Scope of Position

The position is in the Advanced Optics surface finishing and optical fabrication development group based in Rochester, NY.  The individual will be working closely with the optical fabrication development group, division and plant engineering, supporting the business objective of developing novel optical fabrication and metrology technologies.

 

The role involves application of routine and non-routine fabrication of optical surfaces (lenses, mirrors, prisms etc...), assist with method development, manufacturing platforms set-up and operation, troubleshooting, organization of process log.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain CNC optical fabrication platforms and conventional polishing platforms.
  • Interact with engineers to understand purpose and contribute to defining fabrication process flow.
  • Write program recipes for optics fabrication. Generate sub-aperture solves on figuring platforms.
  • Tailor instrument configuration to meet the optical fabrication needs.
  • Maintain detailed records of operations and observations.
  • Support efforts to develop new optical fabrication methods.
  • Recognize and troubleshoot instrumentation issues.
  • Perform periodic instrument calibration and daily maintenance.
  • Assist engineers in building new manufacturing platforms or evaluate performance of commercially available fabrication equipment.
  • Perform required metrology on test samples.

Experiences/Education - Required

  • Has completed or is currently enrolled in a 2 year (AAS) technical degree from an accredited institution (optical, electronic, or computer sciences preferred) and/or a minimum 2 years of optical manufacturing and metrology industry experience.
  • Ability to execute optical fabrication processes with attention to details, consistently, and thoroughly document what was done.
  • Hands-on experience setting up and operating optical fabrication equipment.
  • Experienced operating CNC grinding and polishing platforms
  • Ability to diagnose equipment issues and make minor repairs.
  • Basic use of CAD software.
  • MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) proficiency.
  • Good dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
  • Comfortable with math and geometry.
  • Ability to clean optics using solvent wipe methods.
  • Ability to align optics on CNC-manufacturing platforms.

Experiences/Education - Desired

  • Hands-on experience building and aligning CNC equipment, and system troubleshooting.
  • Experience with writing and reading G-code.
  • Knowledgeable about sub-aperture polishing processes (ADAPT, Zeeko, MRF, IBF)
  • Basic knowledge of interferometry and microscopy.

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

The range for this position is $63,761.00 - $87,672.00 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.


Nearest Major Market: Rochester

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