Metrology Engineer

Metrology Engineer

Date: Oct 10, 2026

Location: Canton, NY, US, 13617

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 76594

**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. 

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

This role requires employees to work onsite at our Canton, NY location.

Role Purpose

The purpose of this position is to provide measurement engineering support and programming on a variety of measurement equipment used in a glass manufacturing facility. A few examples of the measurement equipment overseen by this position includes:

• Interferometers

• Fluorescence and Raman measurement systems

• UV-Vis Spectrophotometers

• FTIR measurement systems

• Polarimeters

• Various other transmission measurement systems

Other activities required of this position include:

• Representing Metrology Department in meetings to assist in resolving product specification vs. measurement capabilities issues with sales, product engineering and our customers.

• Lead projects to improve capacity, capability or cost of current measurement equipment or lead projects to install new measurement equipment as needed.

• Write, audit and maintain process documentation as needed, and as scheduled.

• Writing experiment plans and reports.

• Attend Process Engineering and/or Production-related meetings.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Physics, Optics, Optical Engineering or equivalent discipline

• Minimum 3 yrs experience in an engineering, metrology, or optics position

• MS Office; particularly Word, Access and Excel; ability to build queries, set up spreadsheets with formulas, etc.

• Experience in C#, Python, .NET, SQL or other programming languages

• Able to methodically think through and solve complex problems

• Ability to work with cross-functional teams, vendors, other Corning facilities, and in a union work environment

• Manufacturing experience desired

• Willingness to interact with others and actively seek out answers

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work with minimal supervision (can plan / organize their activities based on objectives)

• *US Citizenship required *In order to comply with Corning’s government contract requirements at this location, if you receive an offer of employment for this position, you will need to provide documentation of your U.S. citizen status

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $81,701.00 - $112,339.00 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.

Nearest Major Market: Massena