Senior Scientist, Optics

Date: Mar 12, 2025

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 67294

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

Scope of Position

The responsibilities of this position will include supporting early-stage development of opto-mechanical solutions for the Corning Optical Communications business. The candidate will be involved in projects that require invention, design, prototyping and characterization of optical connectivity products. Other expectations for this role include supporting customer interactions, an ability to build an internal and external professional network, writing technical reports, and contributing to intellectual property.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Acts as a technical expert in the optical technologies area

• Employs hands-on laboratory approach to solve fundamental problems and contribute to product development and process research

• Designs and executes experiments using laboratory equipment to solve problems or develop new processes or products

• Demonstrates new products and technologies by building prototypes

• Provides technical guidance to technicians and scientists within the group

• Uses rigorous processes and technical knowledge to build fundamental understanding

• Document ideas and contributions in IDs, technical reports, and refereed publications

• Identifies and articulates problems and develops and executes creative approaches to solving them

• Provides day-to-day problem-solving support to Research, Development, and Manufacturing

• Delivers technical presentations to customers, teams, and at seminars and conferences

• Functions as a team member or team leader on focused projects

Requirements

• Ph.D. or M.S. in Physics, Engineering, Opto-mechanical design or related discipline

• Strong foundation of two or more of the following areas: mechanics, fiber optics, materials science, photonic packaging.

• Expertise in mechanical design using 3D CAD tools and prototyping

• Hands-on experience with fiber-optic testing equipment

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex data and troubleshoot technical challenges independently

Desired Skills/ Experience

• Industrial research or post-doctoral experience.

• Precision mechanical design experience

• Knowledge of fabrication technologies such as precision machining and 3D printing

• Proficient in SolidWorks or equivalent software

• Experience with high precision alignment stages, power meters, tunable lasers, spectrum analyzers

• Knowledge in simulations and related programs such as COMSOL

• Programming skills for automated data acquisition and process controls using software such as LabVIEW and MATLAB

• Understanding of optical fiber and related telecommunications technologies

This position supports immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $102,650.00 - $141,145.00 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.

​Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to ourand celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.

• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.

• Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.

• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.

• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

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.

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