Optical Test & Qualification Engineer — Automate Fiber Optic Tests

Corning Inc.; Keller, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning Incorporated seeks a Test and Qualification Lab Engineer to design and automate optical test systems, develop measurement methodologies, and drive accuracy across qualification programs. You will implement test software, calibrate procedures, and ensure data integrity across Telcordia, ISO, IEC standards.

Join a team that pushes boundaries from fiber optics to communications, and collaborate with technicians and engineers to deliver reliable product qualification outcomes while mentoring

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)
• Familiarity with Telcordia, ISO, and IEC standards preferred

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and automate optical test systems; apply scientific principles 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 industry 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

Optical metrology

Statistical data analysis

Lab instrumentation

Mentoring engineers

Labview programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Optical Physics

Tools

Lasers

Optical switches

Power meters

Job description

Corning Incorporated seeks a Test and Qualification Lab Engineer to design and automate optical test systems, develop measurement methodologies, and drive accuracy across qualification programs. You will implement test software, calibrate procedures, and ensure data integrity across Telcordia, ISO, IEC standards.

Join a team that pushes boundaries from fiber optics to communications, and collaborate with technicians and engineers to deliver reliable product qualification outcomes while mentoring