Optical Design Engineer

Location: Fairport
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share. We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives. Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 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, and automotive 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 Role Purpose In this position you will become a member of Corning Advanced Optics’ world class lens design team. Primary day to day functions include: lens design form development of complex optical systems distilled from customer requirements, realization of a fabrication production strategy for multi element lens systems using custom sensitivity and tolerancing software, collaborate with system metrology engineers to develop appropriate test and optimization station, provide optical design support to the manufacturing team , work within a multi-disciplined project team to analyze, engineer & build lens systems from conception to completion. Required Education & Skills Bachelors or Masters in Optics or related field Minimum 3-5 years experience related to optical design engineering Track record of designing and optimizing complex multi element lens assemblies and reflective systems from concept to final form for manufacturing Expert user of commercially available optical design analysis software. CodeV (preferred), Oslo, Zemax, or similar LightTools, ASAP, FRED, or similar Ability to take vague system requirements and distill them into a cohesive set of design specifications. Keen understanding of optical manufacturing strategies, sensitivity analysis, manufacturing tolerancing, and fabrication methods. Optical design development of systems from UV to IR. Multi conjugate, zoom systems, single configuration, mono chromatic and broad band imaging systems Understanding of design concepts and principles of illumination systems. Familiarity with lens testing method, interferometry, wavefront sensing, mono-chromatic and polychromactic testing, resolution via modulation transfer function (MTF) Ability to communicate and share optical design concepts, build strategy with a multi discipline team during the engineering and prototype phases for new lens system. Macro programming with VBA and/or Matlab software packages. This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $89,634.00 - $123,247.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO. Corning Puts YOU First! We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning. Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions. Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs. Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career. Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities. Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals. 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. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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