Optical Test & Qualification Engineer - Automation

Corning Inc.; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 82,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Pension plan

401(k) match

Health benefits

Paid parental leave

Employee support (EAP)

Job summary

Corning Inc. is seeking a Test and Qualification Engineer to design, build, and automate optical test systems that support the performance and qualification of fiber optic products.

In this role you will develop test methodologies, ensure measurement integrity, and partner with development and product teams to drive technical excellence in Corning Optical Communications compliance and industry standards. This position involves hands-on lab work with lasers, optical switches, and power meters,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a laboratory environment.
• Hands-on experience with optical test equipment, including lasers, optical switches, and power meters.
• Strong knowledge of optical metrology.
• Demonstrated programming skills; LabVIEW preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and automate optical test systems; define measurement uncertainty, accuracy, and repeatability for optical equipment.
• Develop and verify test methodologies, calibration procedures, and software for automated test systems.
• 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.
• Identify technical objectives, lead independent experiments, and coach and train technicians and team members.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Optical metrology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics

Master's degree in optics/photonics

Tools

optical test equipment

Lasers

Optical switches

Power meters

LabVIEW

Microsoft Office

Job description

Corning Inc. is seeking a Test and Qualification Engineer to design, build, and automate optical test systems that support the performance and qualification of fiber optic products.

In this role you will develop test methodologies, ensure measurement integrity, and partner with development and product teams to drive technical excellence in Corning Optical Communications compliance and industry standards. This position involves hands-on lab work with lasers, optical switches, and power meters,