Optical Test & Qualification Lab Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Pension plan

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Paid time off

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Austin is seeking a Test and Qualification Lab Engineer to design and automate optical test systems, and drive rigorous measurement methodologies for product qualification.

You will develop calibration procedures, plan product test programs, and ensure accuracy and repeatability across qualification programs, while mentoring technicians and engineers. This role requires travel and a strong background in fiber optics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Optical Physics with 3+ years of industry experience.
• Hands-on experience with fiber optic components and test equipment.
• Strong knowledge of optical metrology and data analysis.
• Willingness 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 handling

Optical metrology

Statistical data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Optical Physics

Tools

LabVIEW

Lasers

Power meters

Job description

Corning Incorporated in Austin is seeking a Test and Qualification Lab Engineer to design and automate optical test systems, and drive rigorous measurement methodologies for product qualification.

You will develop calibration procedures, plan product test programs, and ensure accuracy and repeatability across qualification programs, while mentoring technicians and engineers. This role requires travel and a strong background in fiber optics.