Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Requisition Number: 75885

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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

Scope of Position

Broaden and extend Corning Inc.’s competency in the field of opto-mechanical system design, development, and implementation for a variety of applications from prototype to plant floor manufacturing.  This will require an individual familiar with developing, promoting, and implementing the following; unique opto-mechanical designs for products and processes, an understanding of micron and sub-micron metrology principles and methods, the ability to develop instrumentation specifications, error budgets, and quantify measurement uncertainty, the ability to use and understand (impact and limitations) state of the art computer modeling and analysis software packages for data analysis and display, support project management from concept to manufacturing transfer at a manufacturing location, be proactive in the propagation of engineering principles and practices within Corning.

Day to Day Responsibilities

Interface and work with the Development, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams that are involved in the innovation and manufacture of new products and processes within Corning’s Advanced Optics’ precision optics, laser optics, and metrology instruments businesses. Focus will be on the design, drafting, and analysis of first generation /next generation products, instruments, and machine fixturing/components for robustness of design from the conceptual phase through to verification of performance on first article prototypes. Work with other project team members solving difficult mechanical and opto-mechanical engineering issues and general process engineering understanding. Work as a team member/advisor during the development of new precision instruments, qualification benches, component design for different departments and work groups.

Desired Skills

Travel Requirements