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About the Role

Corning is hiring an Opto-Mechanical Process Development Engineer to support assembly design and prototyping for the Corning Rochester Technology Center, Advanced Optics facility in Rochester, New York. This role involves bringing new optical products and manufacturing processes from development into production, working across product design, development, and operations to create practical, scalable opto-mechanical manufacturing solutions for prototype and production needs. It is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, building practical process solutions, and collaborating across functions to improve product quality, readiness, and scalability.

Responsibilities

Develop new opto-mechanical manufacturing processes and production capabilities for precision optical products.
Partner with product development and manufacturing teams to align product design with process readiness.
Design or specify tools, fixtures, equipment, and test methods needed for new manufacturing capabilities.
Lead prototype and pilot builds to support quality, delivery, and manufacturing readiness goals.
Create clear manufacturing documentation, including process flows, work instructions, and checklists.
Train manufacturing personnel on new processes, equipment, and assembly methods.
Solve mechanical and process challenges related to precision optical assembly and manufacturing scale-up.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Optical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related engineering field.
3+ years of engineering experience, ideally in optics or precision manufacturing.
Experience with opto-mechanical assembly, fixture design, or precision assembly processes.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities with limited supervision.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Skills

Opto-mechanical assembly
Fixture design
Precision assembly processes
Metrology tools (interferometers, profilometers, autocollimators)
3D CAD software (Creo)

Location

Rochester, New York

Work Type

Onsite
Standard daytime schedule
Less than 10% travel

Experience Level

3+ years of engineering experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Optical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related engineering field

Salary/Compensations

$84,932.00 - $116,782.00

Benefits

Company-wide bonuses
Long-term incentives
100% company-paid pension benefit
Matching contributions to 401(k) savings plan
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Paid parental leave
Family building support
Fitness programs
Company-paid life insurance
Disability insurance
Disease management programs
Paid time off
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Recognition program

About the Company

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science.
Technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.
The Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that provide more than 150 material formulations for glass, glass ceramics and fluoride crystals to meet demand for unique customer needs.
Operates in a wide variety of commercial and industrial markets including display optics and components, semiconductor optics components, aerospace and defense, astronomy, ophthalmic products, telecommunications components and cover glass optimized for portable display devices.

Equal Opportunity

Prohibits 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 accommodations@corning.com.