Optical Measurement Systems Engineer

tsu.edu; New York (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning is seeking an Optical Measurement Systems Engineer for the CET Division Engineering Measurements & Controls group. The role focuses on developing and deploying optical and computer vision-based measurement systems to support metrology, inspection, and testing of Corning CET products at Painted Post, NY.

This onsite, 12-month contract involves end-to-end transfer of technology from development to manufacturing.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering with 3+ years of hands-on experience with machine vision and metrology equipment; or
• PhD in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• Training or hands-on experience with vision systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and implement optical and computer vision-based measurement systems.
• Transfer technology from development to manufacturing for production readiness.
• Coordinate with external suppliers for system integration and core capabilities.
• Define scopes of work, quote, issue purchase orders, track supplier work, and approve invoices.
• Design experiments and analyze data to improve measurement systems and production processes.
• Create and update machine specifications, operating procedures, and drawing packages for production release.
• Train engineering, maintenance, and operations staff on measurement systems.
• Provide remote and onsite troubleshooting using data and performance analysis.

Skills

Optical metrology

Machine vision

Data analysis

C#/Python

Systems engineering

Documentation

Education

BS/MS in Optics/Physics/EE/CE

PhD in Optics/Physics/EE/CE

Tools

Halcon

Matrox Inspector

NI Vision

C#/Python

Job description

About the Opportunity

DivIHN is recruiting on behalf of Corning for this opportunity.

Corning is seeking an Optical Measurement Systems Engineer for the Environmental Technologies (CET) Division Engineering Measurements & Controls group. This role includes development, assembly, testing, and deployment of optical and computer vision-based measurement systems in support of the metrology, inspection, and testing of Corning CET products. The position works as part of a team to manage the transfer of technology from development to manufacturing.

Position Details

Job Title: Optical Measurement Systems Engineer

Location: Painted Post, NY

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 12 Months

Compensation: $55 to $57 per hour (W2)

What You'll Do

• Work with a variety of cross-functional groups (Development, Quality, IT, Purchasing, Operations) to define, develop, and implement optical and computer vision-based measurement and instrumentation systems.
• Transfer technology from early-stage development to a product suitable for use in manufacturing.
• Leverage external suppliers for key technologies or core competencies such as system integration.
• Define scopes of work, competitively quote when appropriate, issue purchase orders, track supplier work, and approve invoices.
• Design experiments and analyze data to identify and implement improvements to measurement systems or production processes.
• Create and update documentation for release to production including machine specifications, operating procedures, and drawing packages.
• Train engineering, maintenance, and operations personnel on the use and maintenance of measurement systems.
• Provide remote and onsite troubleshooting using data and performance analysis of installed systems.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• BS or MS in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering with 3+ years of hands-on experience with machine vision and metrology equipment; or
• PhD in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• Training or hands-on experience with vision systems is required.

Technical Skills

• Optical measurements system development (optics, lighting, cameras, image acquisition, image analysis, laser, 3D measurement).
• Fundamental knowledge of physical optics (principles of optics).
• Knowledge of image processing algorithms (blob analysis, edge finding, morphology, feature extraction, classification, metrology).
• Microsoft Visual Studio programming (C# and Python strongly preferred).
• Systems engineering and integration.
• Digital Signal Processing.
• Experience with electrical, optical, and mechanical installations, including system checkout and troubleshooting.
• Strong communication and presentation skills (MS Office programs).
• Data retrieval, plotting, and analysis (primarily using Microsoft Excel).

Soft Skills

• Ability to interact effectively with customers and coworkers as well as work independently.
• Effective communication.
• Results-oriented.
• Quick learner.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with image processing development packages such as Halcon, Matrox Inspector, NI Vision, Cognex, Keyence, or Matlab Image Processing Toolbox.
• Control systems (PLCs).
• Process engineering knowledge.
• Experience with design of experiments, statistical analysis, and process improvement.
• Experience with metrology, inspection, and product quality in support of manufacturing.
• Motion control and the ability to integrate motion on imaging platforms.
• Familiarity with high-performance computing systems.
• Experience with 3D transformations and processing of topography data (height maps, point clouds, and surface meshes).
• Ability to develop software to align and register multiple 3D surface datasets, quantify alignment error, perform surface comparison, and support automated 3D metrology and inspection.
• Familiarity with machine learning and deep learning theory.
• Experience designing and deploying machine learning and deep learning models.

About DivIHN

DivIHN is a talent and technology solutions provider serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, public sector, and technology industries. DivIHN specializes in talent acquisition, workforce management, and digital transformation solutions.

DivIHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.