Optical Metrology Technician

Corning • Village of Fairport, NY

4d • $60,821 - $83,629 • Onsite

About The Position

This position supports Corning’s Advanced Optics engineering organization, which focuses on high-precision optical components and solutions for demanding applications. In this role, the technician will help build and qualify metrology equipment, measure critical optical parameters, interpret drawings and tolerances, document test methods for manufacturing transfer, and support training on test and measurement tasks.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 3+ years in utilizing instrumentation for testing precision optical components
• Hands-on metrology laboratory experience required
• Industrial experience in optical metrology
• Must be familiar with optical shop phase measuring interferometers
• Proficiency in Excel is required

Nice To Haves

• A.S./A.A.S. in Optical Science
• Experience with interferometry, wavefront sensing, profilometry, precision tooling, polarization/polarimetry, etc.
• Experience with aspheric measurement methods (sub-aperture stitching, null testing, CGH design and implementation, etc.) a plus
• Experience and understanding of geometrical optics and optical test methods
• Strong presentation and technical writing skills to enable communication within the program team and with internal and external customers
• Proficiency with phase measuring software from Zygo, 4D, Apre, QED a plus

Responsibilities

• Help build and qualify metrology equipment
• Measure critical optical parameters
• Interpret drawings and tolerances
• Document test methods for manufacturing transfer
• Support training on test and measurement tasks

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses
• Long-term incentives
• 100% company-paid pension benefit
• Matching contributions to 401(k) savings plan
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Family building support
• Fitness
• Company-paid life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Disease management programs
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Recognition program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED