Development Technician, Metrology

Location: Fairport

Development Technician, Metrology

** Date:
** Jun 3, 2026

*
* Location:

** Fairport, NY, US, 14450

** Company:
** Corning

Requisition Number: 74665

** 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
** Development Technician, Metrology
** at our technology site in Rochester, NY. This role typically works
** 40 hours*
* ** per week with flex as needed** .
** U.S. citizenship or U.S. person status is required
** for this position.

Shape the future of advanced optical metrology as a Metrology Technician in Corning's Advanced Optics group and the
** Advanced Optics surface finishing and optical fabrication development team** . You will work closely with the optical finishing development team to develop new measurement protocols for advanced optical components and troubleshoot equipment during prototype testing. In this role, you will support optical measurement activities critical to the development of novel optical fabrication and metrology processes. Your work will help characterize optical surfaces, support method development, and keep Corning at the forefront of innovation in optical systems.

** Key Responsibilities*
* + Perform routine and advanced optical measurements on optical components and surfaces

+ Operate, maintain, and calibrate optical metrology equipment

+ Document measurement procedures, results, and observations with accuracy and consistency

+ Support development and validation of new measurement methods and protocols

+ Assist with instrument setup, troubleshooting, and minor equipment repairs

+ Analyze measurement data to help characterize optical surfaces and process performance

+ Partner closely with the optical finishing development team during prototype testing

+ Follow safety, quality, and data integrity standards in all lab and development work

+ Contribute to continuous improvement efforts in metrology methods and lab practices

** Minimum

Qualifications & Skills *
* + High school diploma or equivalent with at least 2 years of hands-on experience in optical manufacturing and metrology, OR a 2-year technical degree (AAS), OR a bachelor's degree in optical systems technology or a related field.

+ Hands-on experience operating and calibrating high-precision optical metrology equipment such as interferometers and profilometers

+ Experience documenting measurement results and procedures in a technical or manufacturing environment

+ Experience troubleshooting scientific or metrology equipment, including diagnosing issues and supporting minor repairs

+ U.S. citizen or U.S. person required

** Preferred

Qualifications & Skills *
* + Experience operating and calibrating an atomic force microscope

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