Opto-Mechanical Process Specialist

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

Requisition Number: 79622

**The company built on breakthroughs.**

**Join us.**

Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what's possible.

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations- not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.

Come break through with us.

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings - carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Purpose

Corning is hiring an Opto-Mechanical Process Development Engineer to support assembly design and prototyping for the Corning Rochester Technology Center, Advanced Optics facility In Rochester, New York. This is an onsite role supporting a standard daytime schedule, with some flexibility needed during peak project phases and less than 10% travel.

You'll bring new optical products and manufacturing processes from development into production. Here, you will work across product design engineering, development, and operations, to design and build practical, scalable opto-mechanical manufacturing solutions that support both prototype and production needs. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, building practical process solutions, and collaborating across functions to improve product quality, readiness, and scalability.

What You'll Do:

• 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

• Create clear manufacturing documentation, including process flows, work instructions, and checklists

• Train manufacturing personnel on new processes, equipment, and assembly methods

• Solve mechanical and process challenges related to precision optical assembly and manufacturing scale-up

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant opto-mechanical design experience

• 3+ years of engineering experience, ideally in optics or precision manufacturing

• Experience with opto-mechanical design, fixture design, or precision assembly processes

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities with limited supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with close-tolerance optical or mechanical assembly in a cleanroom environment

• Familiarity with metrology tools such as interferometers, profilometers, or autocollimators

• Experience with 3D CAD software such as Creo

• Background transferring products from development into manufacturing

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $84,932.00 - $116,782.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

**A job that shapes a life.**

**Corning offers you the total package.**

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.

• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.

• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.

• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [e-mail] .