Development Technician, Metrology

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced optical measurements on optical components and surfaces
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate optical metrology equipment
• Document measurement procedures, results, and observations with accuracy and consistency
• Support development and validation of new measurement methods and protocols
• Assist with instrument setup, troubleshooting, and minor equipment repairs
• Analyze measurement data to help characterize optical surfaces and process performance
• Partner closely with the optical finishing development team during prototype testing
• Follow safety, quality, and data integrity standards in all lab and development work

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of hands-on experience in optical manufacturing and metrology, a 2-year technical degree (AAS), or a bachelor’s degree in optical systems technology or a related field
• Hands-on experience operating and calibrating high-precision optical metrology equipment such as interferometers and profilometers
• Experience documenting measurement results and procedures in a technical or manufacturing environment
• Experience troubleshooting scientific or metrology equipment
• U.S. citizenship or U.S. person status is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating and calibrating an atomic force microscope
• Experience with optical surface cosmetic inspection
• Experience using phase analysis software such as Zygo MetroPro, QED.Net Toolkit, or similar metrology analysis tools
• Strong hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and comfort working with math and geometry

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives
• 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions
• 401(k) savings plan with company matching
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Paid parental leave and family building support
• Paid time off and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About the Company

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. Our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible, from the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, serving markets in life sciences, mobile electronics, optical communications, and more.