Test and Qualification Engineer

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Requisition Number: 77057
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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.

This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Corning's Test and Qualification Laboratory provides trusted, standards-based optical testing of fiber optic products to support product innovation cycles. We are seeking a Test and Qualification Lab Engineer to design and automate optical test systems, develop rigorous measurement methodologies, and drive accuracy and repeatability across our product qualification programs.

• Design, build, and automate optical test systems; apply scientific principles and best practices to develop solutions for complex measurement challenges
• Develop and implement test methodologies and software for automated test systems, and assess accuracy and repeatability
• Develop calibration procedures and define measurement uncertainty
• Plan and execute product test programs; perform failure mode analysis and troubleshoot optical measurement systems
• Document, verify, and approve test results, data analysis, and test reports in alignment with Telcordia, ISO, IEC, and customer requirements
• Independently identify technical objectives and critical experiments; contribute to and lead project work streams
• Coach and train technicians and engineers
• Generate test reports and laboratory procedures

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Optical Physics with 3+ years of relevant industry experience with fiber optic or telecommunications products
• Hands-on experience with fiber optic components and test equipment (lasers, optical switches, power meters)
• Strong knowledge of optical metrology and statistical data analysis
• Ability to travel 25–40%

• Master's degree with emphasis in optics or photonics
• Experience in a laboratory environment supporting product qualification or optical certification programs
• Experience leading technical work streams or mentoring engineers and technicians
• Demonstrated programming skills, preferably in LabVIEW
• Familiarity with relevant industrial standards including Telcordia, ISO, and IEC

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

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

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