Laser Process Engineer - Optics & Prototyping

NCBiotech

Hickory (NC)

On-site

USD 103,000 - 141,000

Full time

14 days+

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401(k) matching

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

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Job summary

Corning is seeking a Laser Process Engineer/Scientist to design, develop, and scale advanced laser-based processes for next-generation manufacturing and optical technologies. We welcome both experienced industry professionals and candidates whose graduate research included hands‑on work in laser processing, optics, photonics, or related process development fields.

Bachelor’s degree in technical fields and 2+ years in laser processing or photonics; Master’s or PhD is a plus.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (Photonics, EE, Physics, ME, or Materials Science).
2+ years of relevant experience in laser processing, optics, photonics, or process development.
Working knowledge of laser theory, laser platforms, and light-material interaction.
Understanding of optical theory and light propagation.
Hands-on experience with experimental work, troubleshooting, and data interpretation.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

Design and develop laser-based processes and optical systems, including free-space optics for deployment across Corning facilities.
Build and evaluate benchtop and semi-automated prototype stations to demonstrate and validate new process concepts.
Establish process windows through experimentation, characterization, data analysis, and statistics; interpret results and recommend actions.
Troubleshoot prototype equipment, tooling, and process-related issues.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and research teams to solve technical challenges.
Document technical guidelines, best practices, and concepts for patents.
Design and develop tooling and fixtures supporting new product development from prototyping to scalable manufacturing.