Senior Development Scientist

Senior R&D Optical Assembly Development Engineer

Role Purpose

Leads technical team in solving complex problems on new product and process development, with sound technological approaches. Designs experiments and develops testing methods to validate theoretical models. Recognized as an expert in one or more areas of science or technology. Understands Corning's Intellectual Property management processes and follows that process in documenting any Intellectual Property developed as part of a project or experiment. Builds networks of resources for effective execution of projects

Key Responsibilities

• • Lead and support R&D activities related to the development of optical assembly concepts for micro-optic components and systems.
  • Design, build, and refine experimental setups and engineering approaches for optical alignment, joining, and performance evaluation.
  • Plan and execute experiments in collaboration with international project teams and technical stakeholders.
  • Work closely with the measurement/metrology group to define characterization strategies, evaluate measurement data, and ensure the required technical insight for development activities.
  • Develop and apply methods for precision alignment of optical elements and subassemblies at micro-scale tolerances.
  • Support the selection and evaluation of materials, fixtures, joining methods, and assembly strategies for optical applications.
  • Analyze technical data, identify root causes of performance variation, and resolve complex engineering challenges.
  • Contribute to the advancement of optical technologies in line with technical roadmaps and business priorities.
  • Document technical findings, provide clear recommendations, and share knowledge across the organization.
  • Drive innovation through patent applications, technical publications, presentations, and knowledge sharing within the department.
  • Support the transition of newly developed solutions from R&D into industrial implementation.

  Qualifications

  Education

  • Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Physics, Optics, Photonics, Opto-Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.

  Experience

  • Hands-on laboratory experience working with optical components and advanced optical instrumentation.
  • Practical experience with optical and micro-optical assemblies, including characterization and technical evaluation.
  • Experience in designing and developing experimental setups, engineering fixtures, or technical workstations for optical applications.
  • Good understanding of precision optical alignment, including micro-alignment methods.
  • Experience analyzing technical data and applying statistical methods to support engineering decisions.
  • Experience working in accordance with quality and metrology standards.
  • Very good command of English and Polish.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with measurement system analysis (MSA).
  • Practical knowledge of optical simulation tools such as Zemax or similar software.
  • Experience with bonding of optical components.
  • Programming skills in Python, C#, or similar languages.
  • Experience with automation of laboratory, test, or characterization stations.
  • Experience in industrial R&D projects or in transferring new technical solutions from development into manufacturing.

Experiences/Education - Required

1. Values others and sets an example

Contributes to a positive behavior in safety, workplace culture, and valuing the Individual. Aids and sometimes leads in the resolution of conflicts among team members. Contributes to an environment of respect and collaboration.

2. Collaborates effectively

Works in a collaborative manner within and outside of their own work group. Communicates effectively regarding assignments, openly shares ideas, actively seeks-out diversity of opinions, and demonstrates an ability to build trust across the project team. May lead specific project workstreams, tasks or similar activities and demonstrates an ability to accept ideas and opinions of others. Promotes compromise where appropriate to meet objectives. Facilitates in a collaborative manner ensuring an inclusive environment.

3. Coaches and mentors

Shares knowledge for the benefit of Corning and all employees within and outside of their own work group.

1. Demonstrates technical capability - influences the direction

Influences peers, team(s), and management, and provides technical guidance - Creates objectives and uses creative approaches to support projects or create project opportunities. May provide supervision of a laboratory and/or process(es), etc. Identifies risks and makes recommendations as appropriate to guide next step decisions or plans. Identifies enabling technologies that can be leveraged by the Technology Community for improvements of products or processes.

1. Demonstrates technical capability - Knowledge and problem solving

Proposes solutions and/or invents, applies, develops, or extends a state-of-the-art technology. Consulted for technical guidance in their field and knowledgeable about related disciplines. Rigorously uses scientific and/or engineering methods and best practices* for their discipline(s) in problem solving. *(theories, principles and tools)

6. Delivers impactful results

Conceives, demonstrates, or implements technologies (measurement systems, processes, products, models/analytics, software, hardware, characterization techniques, equipment) that can impact sales, profitability, or that enable the advancement of projects or initiatives. Based on data and strong technical evaluation, identifies solutions and provides critical thinking or fundamental understanding.

7. Protects institutional knowledge & intellectual property

Contributor as a primary author on at least one formal written report or living document commonly used as a reference per year. Has documented at least three examples of intellectual property*.

For example: R-Reports, NTRs, knowledge retention database reports, engineering-reports, posters, technical presentations, user guides, SOPs, etc.

For example: characterization technique, measurement system, model, patent application, data management /data engineering system, invention disclosure, process or product innovation, trade secret, or software asset, etc.

Experiences/Education - Desired

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