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Sr. Metrology Engineer

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Date: Feb 23, 2026

Location: Painted Post, NY, US, 14870 Wilmington, NC, US, 28405

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 73311

 

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Job Title: Metrology Engineer


Company: Corning

 

This position will be located in Corning, NY until Q2 2026, at which time it will be permanently relocated to Wilmington, NC.

 

  • Candidates local to Corning, NY, must be willing to relocate to Wilmington, NC.
  • Candidates local to Wilmington, NC will be required to travel frequently or be temporarily based in Corning, NY until the move in 2026.

 

Corning is seeking a Metrology Engineer to support optical and environmental measurement systems within the Center for Fiber-Optic Testing. This role focuses on ensuring accurate, repeatable fiber-optic measurements and advancing metrology capabilities across Corning’s fiber organizations.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Provide engineering-level support for optical and environmental test equipment
  • Ensure reliable, standardized, and repeatable operation of metrology systems
  • Perform calibration, certification, maintenance, and troubleshooting of optical test equipment
  • Lead root-cause analysis and implement improvements to existing measurement systems
  • Support development of new fiber-optic measurement methods and systems
  • Collaborate with R&D, engineering, and manufacturing teams

 

Qualifications

 

  • BS in Optics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics
  • 5+ years of experience with optical test equipment, systems development, or manufacturing
  • Strong knowledge of measurement principles and instrumentation
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills
  • Familiarity with industry standards (ISO/IEC)

 

Preferred Experience

 

  • Optical fiber products and test methods
  • Optical system setup and alignment
  • LabVIEW and/or Visual Basic
  • Statistical analysis, gage R&R, or Six Sigma methodologies

 

Work Schedule: 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday

 

Relocation/Travel

 

  • Corning, NY candidates must be willing to relocate to Wilmington, NC in 2026
  • Wilmington, NC candidates must be willing to travel or work temporarily in Corning, NY until relocation

 

Corning offers a collaborative, innovation-driven environment where precision measurement supports world-class fiber technology.

 

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

 

The range for this position is $112,902.00 - $155,240.00 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. 

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, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
  • 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. 

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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