Precision Optics Development Engineer
$119,542–$164,370 year
On-site · Rochester, New York, United States
Job Summary
Role Purpose: Precision Optics Development Engineer at Corning’s Rochester, NY site. Lead hands-on innovation in high-precision optical fabrication, developing and optimizing advanced processes for mirrors, lenses, aspheres, and freeform optics used in next-generation semiconductor inspection systems. Collaborate across R&D, development, and manufacturing to advance process readiness; mentor junior engineers and technicians; analyze results and translate findings into actionable process improvements; stay current on emerging technologies and process innovations in precision optics manufacturing; support expansion of manufacturing capabilities for more complex and higher-performing optical systems.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in optics, physics, or a related STEM field
- 5+ years of experience in high-precision asphere fabrication for visible or DUV optical systems
- Proficiency with CNC platforms such as grinders, polishers, MRF, IBF, or sub-aperture polishers on glasses and crystals
- Hands-on experience reducing or smoothing mid-spatial frequency errors
- Knowledgeable about optical metrology methods
- Record of accomplishment implementing new processes on schedule and within budget
- U.S. citizen or U.S. person required
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