Job Description

Requisition Number: 71448

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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.  

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.

Role Purpose

To investigate and recommend appropriate fluid dynamic techniques, technology and processes for work conducted through the Imaging and Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (IFD). The result culminating in improvement for manufacturing technology and processes. This role supports all Corning business divisions and all stages of product innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the existing IFD team to execute and deliver project objectives
• Engage with projects regarding fluidic impact upon technology, process or product metrics. Propose and execute workstream to address said impact and deliver solution recommendation based on collected evidence and knowledge
• Design and deploy custom imaging/optical diagnostic systems integrated with secondary sensor systems, motion equipment, and various flow controls systems
• Execute specific optical measurements and associated data analysis
• Conduct hands on work in a laboratory, engineering, or manufacturing environment
• Communicate project status and updates, including documentation
• Maintain laboratory, process equipment, and laboratory materials
• Record and perform preliminary analysis of process data

Required Education

• Deep knowledge of one or more aspects of fluid dynamics such as microfluidics, viscous flow, aerodynamics, hydrodynamics, also turbulent flows, two phase flows and reacting flows
• Must include both physics and statistical knowledge of said fluidic area
• Experience with one or more optical diagnostics applied to fluidic specialty
• Knowledge of photon scattering processes pertaining to fluidic specialty and impact upon measurement accuracy
• Experience with imaging/optical hardware; optics, and illumination sources (lasers, LEDs, etc)
• Experience writing custom image processing software, (Matlab, C++, Lavision, or comparable language) and implementing parallel processing
• Ability to define and write unique feature tracking/identification, and image segmentation algorithms
• Knowledge of statistical analysis tools with respect to image processing
• PhD in experimental fluid dynamics or equivalent experience utilizing custom optical diagnostics and image processing software

Desired Experiences

• Exposure or experience with automation hardware and associated control systems via labview (translation stages, pumps, solenoids etc)
• Experience assembling laboratory scale gas or liquid flow systems
• Experience managing and processing large data sets (10’s terabytes per project)
• Learns quickly and independently
• Ability to build relationships across functional groups

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

The range for this position is $82,203.00 - $113,030.00 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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A job that shapes a life.  

Corning offers you the total package.  

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.  
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions. 

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. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com .

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