Precision Optics Development Engineer

Overview As a Precision Optics Development Engineer, you will lead hands-on innovation in high-precision optical fabrication within Corning’s Advanced Optics group. You will develop and optimize processes for mirrors, lenses, aspheres, and freeform optics used in next‑gen semiconductor inspection systems, collaborating across R&D, development, and manufacturing. You’ll translate experimental results into actionable improvements and support prototype manufacturing, driving impactful solutions in optics. Compensation / Benefits100% company-paid pension401(k) matching contributionsmedical, dental, visionpaid parental leavelife insuranceemployee recognition program ResponsibilitiesDevelop and optimize advanced polishing processes for glass, crystals, and other substrates across flats, spheres, aspheres, and freeform surfacesDesign and execute experiments to develop new capabilitiesAnalyze results and translate findings into process improvementsManufacture prototype optics for advanced optical systems for semiconductor equipment customersIdentify, assess, and manage technical risks across development programsCommunicate results clearly to peers, leaders, and technology partnersStay current on emerging technologies and process innovations in precision optics manufacturingSupport expansion of manufacturing capabilities for more complex optical systemsCollaborate across R&D, development, and manufacturing teams to advance process readinessMentor junior engineers and technicians Key requirementsBachelor’s degree in optics, physics, or related STEM field5+ years of experience in high-precision asphere fabrication for visible or DUV opticsProficiency with CNC platforms such as grinders, polishers, MRF, IBF, or sub-aperture polishers on glasses and crystalsHands-on experience reducing or smoothing mid-spatial frequency errorsKnowledgeable about optical metrology methodsTrack record of implementing new processes on schedule and within budgetU.S. citizen or U.S. person requiredcollaborationstrong communicationproblem solvinghigh-precision optics fabrication (aspheres, freeform)CNC grinders/polishers/MRF/IBF/sub-aperture polishersmid-spatial frequency error reduction