Senior Optomechanical Systems Engineer – Precision Hardware

Corning Incorporated; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning Incorporated at Sullivan Park in Corning, NY, is seeking a Staff Scientist or Senior Staff Scientist in Precision Mechanical / Optomechanical Systems to design and deliver optical connectivity solutions for AI and HPC.

The role requires deep expertise in optomechanics, precision mechanics, and leadership to translate complex needs into reliable hardware, guiding projects from concept through prototype to scalable manufacturing.

Qualifications

• PhD/MS/BS with strong background in precision mechanical systems and optomechanics.
• Experience designing precision components and high-precision assemblies.
• Experience with tolerance analysis and alignment-sensitive systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of precision optomechanical components for advanced optical connectivity applications.
• Translate complex needs into practical design and execution decisions.
• Drive alignment, tolerance, fabrication, assembly, and integration challenges.

Skills

Optomechanics

Tolerance analysis

CAD

Modeling tools

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering/Optomechanical Engineering/Physics

MS in related field

BS in related field

Tools

Zemax

Code V

LightTools

CAD software

Job description

Corning Incorporated at Sullivan Park in Corning, NY, is seeking a Staff Scientist or Senior Staff Scientist in Precision Mechanical / Optomechanical Systems to design and deliver optical connectivity solutions for AI and HPC.

The role requires deep expertise in optomechanics, precision mechanics, and leadership to translate complex needs into reliable hardware, guiding projects from concept through prototype to scalable manufacturing.