Requisition Number: 65034
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 successful candidate would work in the Devices & Systems directorate in Corning’s Research and Development Division. The position will apply optical physics and engineering expertise to developing new applications of Corning materials in optical devices and systems.
Day To Day Responsibilities
- Design and develop fiber-coupled or free-space optical systems and opto-mechanical components
- Specify and integrate software for controls or data acquisition within optical systems
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop and execute experiment plans
- Document system designs and new insights in reports and invention disclosures
Travel Requirements (please Note If International)
Required Education and Skills
Required Skills
- Demonstrated working knowledge of optics and optical properties of materials
- Practical experience designing and executing experimental optics
- Demonstrated experience in numerical analysis techniques
- Demonstrated experience in logic programming and controls such as Matlab, R, Python, C, or similar packages/languages
- Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Required
Required education:
- PhD degree in optics, physics, electrical engineering or equivalent
Desired Skills
- Working knowledge of light-matter interactions and optical systems design
- Experience using commercial optical modeling software packages
- Experience with automation of laboratory equipment
This position supports immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $93,318.00 - $128,313.00 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 our Values and 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.
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 .