Requisition Number: 76987
Corning Incorporated is hiring a
Staff Scientist - Laser Damage & Optical Materials in
Corning, NY. This is a
full-time onsite role working
Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week, with flexibility as needed. Travel averages 10-25%, project dependent. Relocation assistance is available. This position requires candidates to be U.S. persons; visa sponsorship is not available.
Few labs in the world do what this one does. This is a role for a scientist who wants to work at the frontier of laser-materials interaction - and turn those answers into the optics powering
semiconductor lithography, AI infrastructure, and aerospace and defense. You'll set the technical direction for Corning's Advanced Optics laser damage testing lab - a world-class deep-UV testing capability - and
lead a team of scientists, engineers, and technicians shaping the next generation of optical materials.
Key Responsibilities- Provide technical leadership and direction to a team of scientists, engineers, and technicians, delegating work and mentoring across the group.
- Own strategy and operations for a state-of-the-art laser damage testing laboratory.
- Lead investigations into laser-materials interactions and damage mechanisms in single-crystal materials, glasses, and coatings.
- Translate fundamental insights into product innovation, technical roadmaps, and business strategy.
- Partner with R&D, engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams to improve existing product lines and identify new materials solutions.
- Benchmark Corning's products against competitive technologies and support customer engagements as a technical expert.
Minimum Qualifications and Skills- Ph.D. in Physics, Materials Science, Optics, Solid-State or Physical Chemistry, or related field.
- Minimum 5 - 10 years of post-academic experience in optical materials, laser physics, or related R&D.
- Demonstrated experience leading and directing technical teams.
- Deep expertise in laser-materials interactions and optical materials test methods.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills- Experience with deep-UV, excimer, or high-power laser systems.
- Background in semiconductor lithography optics, directed energy, or high-energy laser applications.
- Demonstrated ability to shape technical strategy and communicate to senior leadership.
- Experience leading capital projects and developing high-performing teams.
- Track record of innovation through publications, patents, or product impact.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $119,542.00 - $164,370.00 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.
US Union Free Hourly:
The range for this position is $119,542.00 hourly rate - $149,427.00 hourly rate. 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.
US Union Hourly:
The starting pay for this position is $119,542.00 hourly rate. Compensation and benefits available for this position are dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.
US Intern:
The range for this position is $119,542.00 - $164,370.00 biweekly. Starting pay for the successful applicant is prescribed based on geographic location, nature of position, and year in school.
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.
