Optical Test Engineer — Lab & Qualification

Corning Incorporated; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

Pension plan

Health benefits

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Test and Qualifications Lab Engineer in Austin to design and automate optical test systems, develop measurement methodologies, and ensure repeatability across product qualification programs.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or Optical Physics with 3+ years in fiber optics, plus hands-on testing experience and travel up to 20%. Master’s in optics is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Optical Physics with 3+ years of relevant industry experience
• Hands-on experience with fiber optic components and test equipment (lasers, optical switches, power meters)
• Strong knowledge of optical metrology and statistical data analysis
• Ability to travel 15-20%

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and automate optical test systems; apply scientific principles and best practices to develop solutions for complex measurement challenges
• Develop and implement test methodologies and software for automated test systems, and assess accuracy and repeatability
• Develop calibration procedures and define measurement uncertainty
• Plan and execute product test programs; perform failure mode analysis and troubleshoot optical measurement systems
• Document, verify, and approve test results, data analysis, and test reports in alignment with Telcordia, ISO, IEC, and customer requirements
• Independently identify technical objectives and critical experiments; contribute to and lead project workstreams
• Coach and train technicians and engineers
• Generate test reports and laboratory procedures

Skills

Fiber optic components

Test equipment: lasers, switches, powe

Optical metrology

Data analysis

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Optical Physics

Master's degree in optics or photonics

Tools

LabVIEW

Job description

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Test and Qualifications Lab Engineer in Austin to design and automate optical test systems, develop measurement methodologies, and ensure repeatability across product qualification programs.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or Optical Physics with 3+ years in fiber optics, plus hands-on testing experience and travel up to 20%. Master’s in optics is a plus.