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Electrical Controls Engineer

Wilmington, NC · On-site

$73K - $97K/yr

... of Corning Optical Communications manufacturing systems in the optical fiber and cable division ... Programming skills would be utilized as need arises within FCP and potentially within other ...

Corning

Electrical Controls Engineer

Wilmington, NC · On-site

$74K - $99K/yr

... of Corning Optical Communications manufacturing systems in the optical fiber and cable division ... Programming skills would be utilized as need arises within FCP and potentially within other ...

Corning

Electrical Controls Engineer

Wilmington, NC · On-site

$73K - $97K/yr

... of Corning Optical Communications manufacturing systems in the optical fiber and cable division ... Programming skills would be utilized as need arises within FCP and potentially within other ...

Corning

Sr Capital Project Leader

Wilmington, NC · On-site

$97K - $134K/yr

Desired Skills * Experience in optical fiber manufacturing, engineering, or operations ... When Corning wins, we all win. * As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide ...

Corning

Staff Scientist, Optical Modeling

Corning, NY · On-site

Requisition Number: 75425 The company built on breakthroughs. ​  Join us.​  Corning is ... Programming experience in Python, MATLAB, and/or C/C++ * Familiarity with Linux, software ...

Corning

Optical Design Engineer

Fairport, NY · On-site

$112K - $155K/yr

They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  ​At Corning, there are endless ... This engineer will contribute to the design, analysis, tolerancing, and build of complex optical ...

Corning

Optical Design Engineer

Fairport, NY · On-site

$112K - $155K/yr

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the ... This engineer will contribute to the design, analysis, tolerancing, and build of complex optical ...

Corning

Optical Design Engineer

Fairport, NY · On-site

$112K - $155K/yr

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the ... This engineer will contribute to the design, analysis, tolerancing, and build of complex optical ...

Corning

Sr Capital Project Leader

Concord, NC

$97K - $134K/yr

Desired Skills * Experience in optical fiber manufacturing, engineering, or operations ... Corning offers you the total package. Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and ...

Corning

Sr Capital Project Leader

Wilmington, NC · On-site

$97K - $134K/yr

Desired Skills * Experience in optical fiber manufacturing, engineering, or operations ... Corning offers you the total package. Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and ...

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What is it like to work at Corning?

Corning is a company that values innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to making a positive impact on society through its products and technologies. The company's work environment is characterized by a flat organizational structure, with a focus on cross-functional teams and open communication, allowing employees to work closely with colleagues from various disciplines and backgrounds. Working at Corning may appeal to individuals who are passionate about science, technology, and innovation, and who are looking for a company that prioritizes employee development and offers opportunities for growth and advancement in a dynamic and global industry.

Do workers at Corning get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
88% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Does Corning pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
39% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

At Corning, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
60% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Is the health insurance from Corning affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
94% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Corning?

Most people get paid time off work.
88% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Only some people find out their schedule four weeks ahead of time.
  • 46% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 13% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 42% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do workers at Corning worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
97% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do Corning workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
52% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

How easy is it for Corning workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
57% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Corning?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
90% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do Corning managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
97% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do jobs at Corning spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
3% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Corning?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
88% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Is working at Corning good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
70% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Corning feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
79% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Corning get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
79% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Corning?

Some people feel stressed out here.
58% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Corning enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
76% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Corning recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
39% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Corning?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
38% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Corning?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 46% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people think Corning’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
84% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

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Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
74% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
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Infographic showing various Optical Engineer job openings at Corning in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 94% Full Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.
Optical Metrology Engineer - Optical Systems

Optical Metrology Engineer - Optical Systems

Corning

Fairport, NY • On-site

$112K - $155K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Corning rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 125 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

77th of 520 rated manufacturers

Job description

Requisition Number: 75417

The company built on breakthroughs. 
Join us.                   

Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what's possible. 

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations- not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company,and the world, forward. 

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more. 

Come break through with us. 

Corning's businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with: 

  • Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
  • Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
  • Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
  • Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
  • Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 
  • Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions
Role Purpose

Devise, build, and maintain instrumentation and comprehensive test methods to measure and analyze ultra-precise optical assemblies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplined project teams to design, integrate, and qualify custom metrology equipment.
  • Work as Technical Lead of new programs
  • Design (or specify for purchase) optical test methods and instrumentation to measure various parameters of optical assemblies
  • Use a wide array of in-house and commercial metrology and software to assess wavefront, polarization,
  • Read and interpret optical drawings containing optical tolerancing and ISO specifications.
  • Analyze optical component surface maps to assess complex shapes using Zernike and asphere polynomials. 
  • Create and document metrology methods and test procedures for transfer to manufacturing.
  • Train manufacturing personnel to execute test and measurement tasks.

Travel Requirements:

  • 5%, domestic & international. Typical travel includes training, networking opportunities, customer visits, conferences and trade shows, and collaborating with teams at other Corning locations as required.

Hours of work:

  • Typical work hours, M-F, 8am-5pm. Extra and off hours may be required during times of heightened project activity in order to meet deliverables
  • This position requires on-site work at one of two locations in the greater Rochester NY area
Required Qualifications
  • B.S. in Optics or Physics
  • 5-15 years in designing instrumentation for testing precision optical components systems.
  • Hands-on metrology laboratory experience required, as is industrial experience in optical metrology.  Must be familiar with optical shop phase measuring interferometers. 
  • Ability to function on a product development team of multi-disciplinary engineers.
  • Experience and understanding of geometrical optics and optical test methods.
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings with geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&R
  • Must have strong presentation and technical writing skills to enable communication within the program team and with internal and external customers
Desired Qualifications
  • M.S. in Optics or Physics
  • Experience with interferometry, wavefront sensing, deflectometry, profilometry, precision tooling, polarization/polarimetry, etc
  • Experience with aspheric measurement methods (sub-aperture stitching, null testing, CGH design and implementation, etc) a plus.
  • Familiarity with optical and stylus profilometry, roughness measurement, microscopy.
  • Familiarity with gauge study and measurement uncertainty assessment.
  • Proficiency in Excel is required.
  • Matlab, Python, or other analytical software applications is desired. 
  • Proficiency with phase measuring software from Zygo, 4D, Apre, QED a plus.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $112,902.00 - $155,240.00 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. 

A job that shapes a life. 

Corning offers you the total package. 

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

  • Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
  • As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning's total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
  • Our health and well-being benefits include 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) to support you and your family.  
  • Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That's why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make 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 accommodations@corning.com.

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