Metrology Algorithms Engineer

Requisition Number: 72877

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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, and automotive 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

Role Purpose:

A Metrology Algorithms Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining algorithms used in measurement data processing software for optical/mechanical systems. This role plays a critical part in enabling accurate, reliable measurement and analysis to support next-generation product development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, prototype, and improve data processing algorithms used in measurement software.
• Participate in code reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software quality and algorithm performance.
• Document algorithm design and performance metrics for internal use and stakeholder communication.

Experiences/Education - Required:

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a closely related field.
• Proficiency in Algebra, Calculus, and mathematical modeling.
• Experience programming data processing/manipulation scripts (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or similar).
• Strong capability in mathematical and technical problem solving.
• Clear communicator, active listener, and effective presenter of complex topics.
• Ability to design and conduct experiments following the scientific method.

Experiences/Education - Desired:

• Coding experience in Python, C#, and Object-Oriented Programming languages
• Experience in image processing, especially using libraries such as OpenCV
• Familiarity with spreadsheet tools (e.g., Excel ) for analysis and reporting
• Experience building desktop applications ( WPF , Windows Forms , or similar)
• Familiarity with Git and code revision tooling
• Experience with scientific data visualization: creating charts, plots, graphics, and presentations
• Experience with nonlinear least-squares optimization, polynomial regression, and related techniques
• Ability to analyze and assess measurement system accuracy and precision
• Hands-on experience with optical/mechanical or automated imaging systems

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $73,115.00 - $100,534.00 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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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.

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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 [email protected] .