Opto-Mechanical Process Development Engineer

Corning, Inc.; Village of Fairport (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning, Inc. in Rochester, NY is seeking an Opto-Mechanical Process Development Engineer to support assembly design and prototyping for the Advanced Optics facility. You will develop manufacturing solutions for prototype and production needs, working across product design, development, and operations.

The role emphasizes solving complex manufacturing challenges, translating development into scalable processes, and ensuring product quality and readiness while collaborating across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 3+ years of engineering experience, ideally in optics or precision manufacturing.
• Experience with opto-mechanical design, fixture design, or precision assembly processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop new opto-mechanical manufacturing processes and production capabilities for precision optical products.
• Partner with product development and manufacturing teams to align product design with process readiness.
• Design or specify tools, fixtures, equipment, and test methods needed for new manufacturing capabilities.
• Lead prototype and pilot builds to support quality, delivery, and manufacturing readiness goals.

Skills

opto-mechanical design

fixture design

precision assembly

problem solving

prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent opto-mechanical design experience

Tools

Creo

Job description

Corning, Inc. in Rochester, NY is seeking an Opto-Mechanical Process Development Engineer to support assembly design and prototyping for the Advanced Optics facility. You will develop manufacturing solutions for prototype and production needs, working across product design, development, and operations.

The role emphasizes solving complex manufacturing challenges, translating development into scalable processes, and ensuring product quality and readiness while collaborating across functions.