Senior Scientist - Semiconductor & Optoelectronic Process (Corning, NY, US, 14831)

Requisition Number: 76113

The company built on breakthroughs.

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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.

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

• Lead the design, development, and integration of semiconductor devices, advanced MEMS, and optical components for optoelectronic, photonic, and connectivity applications
• Translate device concepts into rapid proof-of-concept (PoC) prototypes, execute testing, and demonstrate core functionality through internal and external process capabilities
• Translate PoC test results into system-level requirements and mature manufacturable products and processes for transfer to new or existing business development teams
• Drive end-to-end development in partnership with business development teams from concept through fabrication, integration, and pilot-line validation, collaborating across internal teams and external partners

Key Responsibilities

• Device & Component Design

• Design MEMS devices and optical components, including waveguides, couplers, micro-optics, and sensors

• Partner with mechanical and optical modeling teams to define device architecture and optimize performance

• Utilize layout design tools such as Mentor Graphics, L-Edit, KLayout, or SolidWorks to create mask layouts for device fabrication

• Apply strong knowledge of semiconductor device physics and MOS transistor test methodologies

• Process Development & Integration

• Develop and integrate semiconductor and MEMS processes, including thin- and thick-film organic or inorganic deposition, photolithography, wet and dry etching, metallization, and bonding for silicon, glass, and fused silica wafers and substrates

• Lead end-to-end process integration for rapid PoC development through internal and external process capabilities

• Own and optimize critical process modules, including process window definition and control strategy development

• Optical Performance & Testing

• Partner with modeling teams to define and evaluate key optical performance metrics, including insertion loss and coupling efficiency

• Lead optical testing efforts and drive data-based optimization of device designs

• External Collaboration & Execution

• Coordinate with external vendors and foundries to support fabrication, assembly, and testing

• Translate designs into specifications and manage iterative design, fabrication, and test learning cycles

• Technical Leadership

• Provide technical leadership across cross-functional R&D and business teams through deep subject-matter expertise and clear communication

• Mentor junior team members and contribute to technical strategy, prioritization, and roadmap execution

Experiences/Education - Required

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline; or a Master's degree in a related field with 2-3 years of relevant industrial R&D experience

• Hands-on experience in semiconductor processing and cleanroom fabrication, particularly in MEMS-related development

• Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following:

• MEMS design and fabrication

• Optical/photonics component design

• Thin-film materials and microfabrication processes

• Occasional travel (<10-15%) for vendor engagement, partner coordination, and technical reviews

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Experience in co-packaged optics, photonic integration, or advanced packaging
• Familiarity with non-silicon platforms, including glass-based or heterogeneous integration approaches
• Experience working with external fabrication partners and managing multi-site development cycles
• Experience transitioning technologies from R&D into pilot-scale or manufacturing environments

This position supports immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $89,757.00 - $123,416.00 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.

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.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.