Engineer - Imaging & Diagnostics

Corning Incorporated; Painted Post (NY); On-site; USD 69,279 - 95,259; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

Health and well-being benefits

100% company-paid pension benefit

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking an Engineer in Imaging & Diagnostics based in Painted Post, NY. This onsite role offers the chance to work with optical and sensor-based diagnostic systems that contribute to innovative technology across various fields.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and experience with optical hardware. This position includes benefits such as a company pension plan, health coverage, and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience with optical hardware including cameras, lasers, and LEDs.
• Strong communication skills and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy diagnostic systems in lab and manufacturing environments.
• Integrate imaging tools with sensors and flow control systems.
• Perform data analysis to support process improvement.

Skills

Optical hardware experience

Data analysis

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Optical equipment

MATLAB

Job description

The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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.

Requisition Number: 76263

How 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.

At 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.

Corning’s businesses evolve 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. We are changing the world with:

• 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

Job Title and Location

Engineer – Imaging & Diagnostics, Corning, NY (Sullivan Park).

This onsite role works Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week with flexibility as needed. Relocation assistance is provided. The position includes travel up to 50% on average annually, primarily domestic with occasional international travel.

About the Role

For engineers who want more variety, hands‑on problem solving, and exposure, this position offers the opportunity to use imaging, optics, sensors, and custom diagnostic systems to understand how processes behave and why issues occur. The team supports work in both laboratory and manufacturing environments, helping Corning improve processes, troubleshoot problems, and advance new technologies across multiple businesses and stages of innovation. It is a strong fit for someone with a background in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, measurements, instrumentation, imaging, optics, automation, or experimental systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, assemble, deploy, and use custom optical and sensor‑based diagnostic systems for investigative work in laboratory and manufacturing environments


• Integrate imaging tools with secondary sensors, motion equipment, and flow control systems to support specific investigations


• Perform image processing, data analysis, and statistical analysis to interpret results and support process improvement and technology development


• Conduct hands‑on experimental work in lab, engineering, and manufacturing settings


• Support troubleshooting and investigative work either independently or as part of a team to meet business objectives


• Communicate project status, findings, and recommendations through clear documentation, reports, and presentations


• Maintain laboratory equipment, process equipment, and materials needed for ongoing diagnostic work

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience with an emphasis on measurements


• Experience working with optical hardware such as cameras, lenses, illumination sources, lasers, LEDs, or related optical elements


• Experience using optical or imaging equipment for investigative, diagnostic, or troubleshooting purposes


• Ability to select and apply optical arrangements for different applications


• Experience working in laboratory, experimental, or test environments


• Clear written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to plan work, stay organized, and deliver results on time

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Experience with MATLAB for image analysis and/or data analysis


• Knowledge of light science, including photon scattering or wave‑based optics concepts such as refraction and diffraction


• Experience with sensors or measurement devices such as pressure transducers or thermocouples


• Experience assembling laboratory‑scale gas or liquid flow systems, including mass flow controllers and pressure regulators

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Salary range: $69,279.00 - $95,259.00. Starting pay depends on job‑related factors including geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Benefits

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives aligned with key business results and reward when the company performs well.


• 100% company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, total contributions can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.


• 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).


• A recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

We 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. 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 [e-mail].