Senior R&D Engineer - Optical Measurement Systems

Corning Incorporated; Stryków; On-site; PLN 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

Health and well-being benefits

Pension benefit

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking an engineer in Stryków, Poland, to build measurement systems for optical components. This lab-and-floor role involves defining problems, designing tests, automating workflows, and collaborating cross-functionally.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in a relevant technical field, is fluent in Polish and strong in English, and enjoys hands-on work. Benefits include company bonuses and extensive health and well-being support.

Qualifications

• Self-driven mindset: comfortable with open-ended problems.
• Willingness to travel internationally on occasion.
• Experience in developing measurement or test systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own measurement challenges from problem definition to deployment.
• Design and build optical testing solutions.
• Automate measurement workflows for reliable systems.

Skills

Hands-on attitude

Statistical analysis

Fluent Polish

Strong English

Education

Master’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Python

Job description

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Our Optical Communications segment has evolved from a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to a comprehensive provider of industry‑leading optical solutions. The segment is organized into carrier‑network and enterprise‑network product groupings, supporting video, data, and voice communications for both service providers and end users.

Role Overview

We’re looking for an engineer to build measurement systems that ensure our optical components meet the extreme precision standards of next‑generation networks. The role is a lab‑and‑floor position that requires you to research, design, build, and validate measurement solutions.

What You'll Do

• Own measurement challenges end‑to‑end—from defining the problem and designing the test system to deploying it on the production floor.
• Design and build optical testing solutions for fiber‑optic components and assemblies, especially when no off‑the‑shelf solution exists.
• Build, wire, align, debug, and validate systems you design.
• Automate measurement workflows to create reliable, repeatable, data‑rich systems.
• Lead experiments and root‑cause investigations in collaboration with process, product, and quality teams across multiple sites.
• Stay ahead of metrology technology trends and bring new techniques into the roadmap before we need them.
• Contribute to the innovation portfolio—patents, internal papers, and conference presentations are encouraged and supported.
• Travel occasionally to partner sites and suppliers across Europe, the US, and Asia as projects require.

What We're Looking For

Must‑have

• Master’s degree in a technical field—optics, photonics, physics, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, electronics, or related.
• Self‑driven mindset: comfortable taking an open‑ended problem, structuring it, and driving it to a result without close supervision.
• A hands‑on attitude—enjoys being in the lab, prototyping, and getting things working with their own hands.
• Solid grounding in statistical analysis and structured problem‑solving (MSA, GR&R, DOE, SPC, or similar).
• Fluent Polish (mandatory) and strong English.
• Willingness to travel internationally on occasion (Europe, US, Asia).

Nice to Have

• Experience developing measurement or test systems—optical, mechanical, or other metrology domains.
• Working knowledge of Python (full proficiency not required).
• Background in fiber optics or photonics—though not required.
• Exposure to machine vision or image‑based measurement techniques.
• A patent, publication, or conference talk the candidate is proud of.

Why This Role

• Real ownership—technical lead on your deliverables, not a cog in a workflow.
• A serious R&D environment with modern lab, real budget for tooling, and a team that values rigorous engineering.
• Global exposure—daily collaboration with US and international colleagues and opportunities to travel to partner sites.
• Growth—patents, publications, and conferences are part of the job, not an afterthought.

Benefits

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives aligned with business results.
• Pension benefit that grows throughout your career.
• Health and well‑being benefits—including medical, multi‑sport card, company‑paid life insurance, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Recognition program celebrating successes and rewarding exceptional contributions.

Corning 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. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [e-mail].