Technical Specialist, Optics

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Date: May 21, 2025

Location: Shanghai, SH, CN, 200333

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 68269

 

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Corning’s Display Technologies segment manufactures glass substrates for active matrix liquid crystal displays (“LCDs”) that are used primarily in LCD televisions, notebook computers and flat panel desktop monitors.

Position Description

•    Support display customer complex technical problem-solving involving display systems.


o    Using scientific & engineering approach, define customer problem definition and develop leading hypothesis of potential root cause.
o    Validate technical hypothesis through either experiment or analytical modeling.
o    Collaborate with cross-functional commercial and technical team to provide timely customer problem resolution.


•    Perform measurement of glass and display system and if necessary, develop analytical modeling capabilities.


o    Establish and implement experimental plan necessary to characterize glass performance and interactions in display system.
o    Develop analytical modeling capabilities to predict display and optical system behavior using advanced analytical tools.
o    Develop optical measurement techniques to obtain experiment data to validate technical hypothesis or modeling prediction.


•    Participate or lead Display Innovation special projects that could involve new product concepts, complex customer problem solving and other critical business-related projects.


o    Provide technical support to Display innovation projects, including but not limited to technical path assessment, propose & validate technical solution, optical performance evaluation, developing technical prototype, etc
o    Take leading role in scoping, gain agreement among stakeholders and execute long range display projects.

Education & Experience

•    MS or PhD in optics, Photonics or Physics; expertise in display is a plus
•    MS with >5 yrs of industry experience. PhD with >2 yrs of industry experience.

Desired Skills

•    Strong Optics background in terms of solid knowledge and experience
•    Technical savvy with strong technical curiosity
•    Strong problem-solving skills with can-do attitude
•    Familiar with lab work with good hands-on experiment skills

Soft Skills

•    Ability to operate in highly matrix organization with multiple reporting structures.  Ability to collaborative & communicate across functions.

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.

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