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Job description
Role Purpose
Corning Incorporated is hiring a Precision Optics Development Engineer at our technology site in Rochester, NY. This role typically works 40+ hours per week with flex as needed. U.S. citizenship or U.S. person status is required for this position.
Shape the future of advanced manufacturing in Corning’s Advanced Optics group. In this role, you will lead hands‑on innovation in high‑precision optical fabrication, developing and optimizing advanced processes for mirrors, lenses, aspheres, and freeform optics used in next‑generation semiconductor inspection systems. You will work across Corning’s optics development environment to solve complex technical challenges and expand manufacturing capabilities for increasingly advanced optical systems.
You will use scientific and engineering methods to develop new process capabilities, analyze results, and support prototype manufacturing for cutting‑edge customer applications. Join a passionate, collaborative team where your technical expertise will drive real‑world impact and push the boundaries of what’s possible in optics.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and optimize advanced polishing processes for glass, crystals, and other optical substrates across flats, spheres, aspheres, and freeform surfaces
Design and execute experiments using scientific and engineering principles to develop new capabilities
Analyze experimental results and translate findings into actionable process improvements
Manufacture prototype optics for advanced optical systems used by semiconductor equipment customers
Identify, assess, and manage technical risks across development programs
Communicate results clearly to peers, leaders, and technology partners
Stay current on emerging technologies and process innovations in precision optics manufacturing
Support expansion of manufacturing capabilities for more complex and higher‑performing optical systems
Collaborate across R&D, development, and manufacturing teams to advance process readiness
Mentor junior engineers and technicians
Minimum Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in optics, physics, or a related STEM field
5+ years of experience in high‑precision asphere fabrication for visible or DUV optical systems
Proficiency with CNC platforms such as grinders, polishers, MRF, IBF, or sub‑aperture polishers on glasses and crystals
Hands‑on experience reducing or smoothing mid‑spatial frequency errors
Knowledgeable about optical metrology methods
Record of accomplishment implementing new processes on schedule and within budget
U.S. citizen or U.S. person required
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
MS or PhD in optics, physics, or a related STEM field
Experience with EUV or X-ray optics, diamond turning, or metal and alloy substrates
Understanding of cleanroom environment protocols and optical surface cleaning processes
Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis tools
Proven ability to manage priorities across competing demands
This position supports immigration sponsorship.
Salary range: $119,542.00 – $164,370.00 assuming full‑time status. Starting pay will depend on location, market demands, experience, training, and education.
Benefits
Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives aligned with key business results
100% company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions and matching contributions to 401(k) savings plan, total contributions between 7% and 12% of pay
Health and wellness benefits including 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)
Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward exceptional contributions
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
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