Senior Laser Process Engineer / Scientist

• ◆Design, develop, and optimize laser-based processes for potential deployment across Corning facilities worldwide, scaling early-stage concepts into manufacturing-ready capability.
• ◆Build, refine, and troubleshoot benchtop and semi-automated prototype stations; design optical systems using free-space optics, refractive, and reflective components to support laser process and light-material interaction studies.
• ◆Plan and execute structured experiments to establish process windows, characterize laser-material interactions, and apply analytical methods — including Design of Experiments (DOE), root cause analysis, and Statistical Process Control (SPC) — to solve complex technical challenges.
• ◆Collaborate cross-functionally with Applied Research and Development (R&D), Research, and engineering teams to translate laboratory work into scalable processes.
• ◆Document technical work and capture intellectual property through reports, process development guidelines, and patent submissions.

• ✓Graduate degree (Master's or PhD) in Photonics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
• ✓5+ years of relevant experience in laser processing, optics, photonics, or related process development; graduate research with direct, hands-on laboratory work in these areas may be considered.
• ✓Working knowledge of laser theory, laser platforms, and light-material interaction.
• ✓Working knowledge of optical theory and light propagation, including optical system behavior and components.
• ✓Hands-on experimental experience, including building or operating lab setups, troubleshooting technical issues, and interpreting experimental data.
• ✓Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable engineering decisions.
• ✓Effective written and verbal communication skills, including experience documenting experiments and presenting findings to technical audiences.

• ✓PhD in Photonics, Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• ✓Experience with optical modeling software such as COMSOL, Zemax, or Python-based simulation platforms.
• ✓Proficiency with 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools (SolidWorks, Creo, or similar) and statistical analysis platforms (Minitab, JMP, or advanced Excel).
• ✓Familiarity with controls, instrumentation, and basic programming for process automation.
• ✓Experience applying DOE, SPC, Six Sigma, or other structured process analysis methods to development or manufacturing challenges.
• ✓Background in one or more of: automation and process development, prototype or semi-automated station design, fiber optics and photonics applications, or translating research into scalable manufacturing processes.

This position supports immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $119,542.00 - $164,370.00 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.

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A job that shapes a life.

Corning offers you the total package.

• ✓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 acco