Development Technician, Metrology

Requisition Number: 74665

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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.


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Corning's businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose

Corning Incorporated is hiring a Development Technician, Metrology at our technology site in Rochester, NY. This role typically works 40 hours per week with flex as needed . U.S. citizenship or U.S. person status is required for this position.

Shape the future of advanced optical metrology as a Metrology Technician in Corning's Advanced Optics group and the Advanced Optics surface finishing and optical fabrication development team . You will work closely with the optical finishing development team to develop new measurement protocols for advanced optical components and troubleshoot equipment during prototype testing. In this role, you will support optical measurement activities critical to the development of novel optical fabrication and metrology processes. Your work will help characterize optical surfaces, support method development, and keep Corning at the forefront of innovation in optical systems.

Key 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
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts in metrology methods and lab practices

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least 2 years of hands-on experience in optical manufacturing and metrology, OR 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, including diagnosing issues and supporting minor repairs
• U.S. citizen or U.S. person required

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• 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
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with flexibility, attention to detail, and a strong safety mindset

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $63,761.00 - $87,672.00 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.


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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.

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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 [email protected].