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Corning Incorporated lists this Scientist - Precision Mechanical - Optomechanical Systems opportunity in corning, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Corning is hiring a Staff Scientist or Senior Staff Scientist – Precision Mechanical / Optomechanical Systems to join its Science & Technology organization at Sullivan Park in Corning, New York. As Corning’s flagship R&D campus, Sullivan Park is where scientists and engineers turn breakthrough ideas into the advanced materials, optical technologies, and hardware innovations that shape the future. This role is open at multiple levels, with level and compensation determined based on the selected candidate’s education, experience, technical depth, and demonstrated leadership.
In this role, you will help develop optical connectivity solutions for AI and high-performance computing, designing the precision components and assemblies that enable advanced optical hardware to be aligned, integrated, and manufactured reliably. This is a highly visible opportunity for a technical leader with deep expertise in precision mechanical systems, ideally with experience in optomechanics or similarly demanding hardware environments, who can apply strong engineering judgment to solve difficult technical challenges and help move next-generation technologies from concept to reality.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of precision optomechanical components and assemblies for advanced optical connectivity applications
Translate complex technical needs into practical design, development, and execution decisions
Drive solutions for alignment, tolerance, precision fabrication, assembly, and integration challenges
Partner across multidisciplinary teams in research, development, engineering, and manufacturing
Use design analysis, modeling, experimentation, prototyping, and technical judgment to de-risk programs and improve performance
Help move technologies from concept through prototype, validation, and scalable implementation
Provide technical leadership, communicate clearly across teams, and help build long-term capability in the organization
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Optomechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field with 2+ years of relevant industry experience; or M.S. in a related field with 5+ years of relevant industry experience; or B.S. in a related field with 7+ years of relevant industry experience
Industry experience in precision mechanical systems, optomechanics, or similarly demanding hardware environments
Experience designing and developing precision components and high-precision assemblies
Strong background in tolerance analysis, alignment-sensitive systems, and precision fabrication/assembly
Experience using CAD, modeling, and engineering analysis tools to design and evaluate precision components and assemblies
Experience with optical modeling and simulation tools such as Zemax, Code V, LightTools, or similar platforms.
Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary technical teams
Strong communication and technical problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Optomechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field with 3+ years of relevant industry experience; or M.S. in a related field with 8+ years of relevant industry experience; or B.S. in a related field with 12+ years of relevant industry experience
Experience with optomechanical systems for AI/HPC or other advanced optical hardware applications
Expertise in precision mechanics for optical or micro-optical systems
Experience with optical connectivity hardware, fibers, connectors, or related interfaces
Experience with prototyping, lab testing, and development through scalable implementation
Demonstrated technical leadership through project leadership, functional leadership, or delivery of work with significant impact in complex R&D environments
Worksite address
corning, NY, 14830, US
Who can apply
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