Process Engineer - Optical Fabrication

Location: Fairport

Process Engineer - Optical Fabrication

** Date:
** Jun 3, 2026

*
* Location:

** Fairport, NY, US, 14450

** Company:
** Corning

Requisition Number: 75316

** The company built on breakthroughs. ​ *
* ** Join us.​ *
* Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what's possible.  ​ 

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations - not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​ 

​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​  

Come break through with us. 

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, automotive, and solar 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

+ Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

** Role Purpose*
* Corning Incorporated is hiring a  
** Process Engineer - Optical Fabrication
** in
** Fairport, NY** . This is a
** full-time, 40 hour work week, onsite role
** supporting
** first shift operations** , typically
** Monday-Friday** , with flexibility as needed based on plant activity and project demands. The position is based at
** Corning's Fairport facility
** and requires a strong presence in the manufacturing environment.
** Travel is minimal (5% or less)** , and
** relocation assistance is available** .

** Engineers who enjoy hands-on manufacturing support, process improvement, and solving real production challenges will find strong visibility and impact here.
** Supporting Corning's
** Optical Fabrication team** , you'll help introduce new products and processes into manufacturing while also driving continuous improvement across high-precision fabrication operations.

This role offers a strong blend of
** floor-based engineering** , troubleshooting, and project work, with exposure to
** CNC-based processes, tooling, and cross-functional collaboration
** across operations, quality, coating, and engineering teams.

** Key Responsibilities*
* + Support optical fabrication manufacturing processes with a focus on process stability, yield, throughput, and quality.

+ Lead and support process improvement initiatives that reduce cost, scrap, cycle time, and complexity.

+ Troubleshoot day-to-day process issues, identify root causes, and drive corrective and preventive actions.

+ Partner with development and division engineering teams to introduce new products, technologies, and processes into manufacturing.

+ Work with CNC-based equipment, tooling, fixtures, and related process controls to improve manufacturing performance.

+ Develop and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, process sheets, and flow charts.

+ Train manufacturing personnel on new processes, capabilities, and improvements.

+ Collaborate with operations, coating, quality, and other plant engineering teams to resolve issues and improve process performance.

** Minimum Qualifications and Skills*
* + Bachelor's degree in  
** Mechanical, Optical, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline** .

+  
** 3+ years
** of process engineering experience in a  
** manufacturing environment** .

+ Hands-on experience with  
** process troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement** .

+

Experience with  
** CNC equipment, precision machining, tooling, or fixtures** .

+ Ability to…