Senior Staff Scientist - Precision Mechanical / Optomechanical Systems
Corning · Corning, NY, US
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About the Role
Corning is seeking a Staff Scientist or Senior Staff Scientist – Precision Mechanical / Optomechanical Systems to join its Science & Technology organization. This role will focus on developing optical connectivity solutions for AI and high-performance computing, designing precision components and assemblies for advanced optical hardware. The position is based at Sullivan Park in Corning, New York.
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
Requirements
- 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
- Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary technical teams
- Strong communication and technical problem-solving skills
- 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
Skills
- Precision mechanical systems
- Optomechanics
- Design analysis
- Modeling
- Experimentation
- Prototyping
- Technical judgment
- CAD
- Engineering analysis tools
- Tolerance analysis
- Alignment-sensitive systems
- Precision fabrication/assembly
- Communication
- Technical problem-solving
- Optical connectivity hardware
- Fibers
- Connectors
- Micro-optical systems
Location
- Corning, New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Staff Scientist
- Senior Staff Scientist
Education Level
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Optomechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
- M.S. in a related field
- B.S. in a related field
Salary/Compensations
- $100,206.00 - $153,885.00
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses
- Long-term incentives
- 100% company-paid pension benefit
- Matching contributions to 401(k) savings plan
- Medical, dental, vision
- Paid parental leave
- Family building support
- Fitness
- Company-paid life insurance
- Disability
- 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.
- Corning’s flagship R&D campus, Sullivan Park, is where scientists and engineers turn breakthrough ideas into advanced materials, optical technologies, and hardware innovations that shape the future.
Equal Opportunity
- 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 accommodations@corning.com.