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From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.\nHow 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.\nAt 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.\nCome break through with us.\nCorning’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. 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In this role, you’ll drive early-stage invention through prototype demonstration and validation across diverse markets-ranging from optical communications, datacenter interconnects, AI computing, advanced optical connectivity solutions and advanced displays to life sciences and energy-by integrating expertise in optics, applied physics, modeling, and materials. supporting applications such as optical communications, datacenter interconnects, AI computing, and advanced optical connectivity solutions\n\nDay to Day Responsibilities:\nCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams and leverage optical modeling and optical experimental techniques to develop and support next-generation technologies for telecommunications, data centers, solar, and displays.\nWork with technical leaders to define technical requirements, performance metrics, and validation protocols for optical solutions\nApply rigorous analytical methods to develop fundamental understanding and solve complex technical challenges, via root-cause analysis and innovative solutions\nLead or contribute to focused technical projects, providing technical guidance to scientists, engineers, and technicians\nDocument and communicate technical work, through presentations to internal teams, customers and external forums, and contribute to intellectual property\nStay current with emerging technologies, tools, and industry best practices\nOccasional travel for collaboration, benchmarking, or conference participation\n\nRequired Skills\nPh.D. in Applied Physics, Optical Engineering, or a related discipline; or M.S. in related field with 3+ years of relevant industrial experience\nHands-on experience and working knowledge of optical systems, imaging hardware, and optical test and measurement systems\nStrong ownership and ability to deliver results with minimal supervision\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to troubleshoot complex technical challenges independently\nStrong data analysis, technical writing, and presentation skills; proficiency with inter-office tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.\nCuriosity, patience, and an innovative mindset with a desire to learn new technologies that push beyond your current skills and experience\nProven ability to work independently and collaboratively in high-performance, multi-disciplinary teams\nEffective communication skills for technical and business audiences\n\nDesired Skills:\nExperience with optical materials, photonic components, or integrated optical systems\nExperience in designing and analyzing optical systems using various modeling tools such as COMSOL, Lumerical, MATLAB, Python, or equivalent\nKnowledge of optical connectivity, telecommunications systems, and datacenter or AI interconnect architectures\nFamiliarity with optical connectivity technologies, optoelectronics, optical waveguides, display, or scattering optics\nProgramming skills for automation, data acquisition, and process control (e.g., LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python)\nExperience in prototype development, product commercialization, and technology transfer\nTrack record of patents, publications, or external technical contributions and benchmarking experience\nDemonstrated ability to lead and collaborate in a small team on focused projects\n\nThis position supports immigration sponsorship.\nThe range for this position is $102,650.00 - $141,145.00 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.\n\nA job that shapes a life.\nCorning offers you the total package.\nYour well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.\nCompany-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.\nAs 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.\nOur 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. \nGetting 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. \n\nWe 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.\nCorning 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. 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