Opto-Mechanical Process Engineer
About The Position
Corning is hiring an Opto-Mechanical Process Development Engineer to support assembly design and prototyping for the Corning Rochester Technology Center, Advanced Optics facility In Rochester, New York. This is an onsite role supporting a standard daytime schedule, with some flexibility needed during peak project phases and less than 10% travel. You’ll bring new optical products and manufacturing processes from development into production. Here, you will work across product design engineering, development, and operations, to design and build practical, scalable opto-mechanical manufacturing solutions that support both prototype and production needs. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, building practical process solutions, and collaborating across functions to improve product quality, readiness, and scalability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Optical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related engineering field
- 3+ years of engineering experience, ideally in optics or precision manufacturing
- Experience with opto-mechanical assembly, fixture design, or precision assembly processes
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities with limited supervision
Nice To Haves
- Experience with close-tolerance optical or mechanical assembly in a cleanroom environment
- Familiarity with metrology tools such as interferometers, profilometers, or autocollimators
- Experience with 3D CAD software such as Creo
- Background transferring products from development into manufacturing
Responsibilities
- Develop new opto-mechanical manufacturing processes and production capabilities for precision optical products
- Partner with product development and manufacturing teams to align product design with process readiness
- Design or specify tools, fixtures, equipment, and test methods needed for new manufacturing capabilities
- Lead prototype and pilot builds to support quality, delivery, and manufacturing readiness goals
- Create clear manufacturing documentation, including process flows, work instructions, and checklists
- Train manufacturing personnel on new processes, equipment, and assembly methods
- Solve mechanical and process challenges related to precision optical assembly and manufacturing scale-up
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
