Test and Qualifications Lab Engineer

About the role

Corning's Test and Qualification Laboratory provides trusted, standards-based optical testing of fiber optic products to support product innovation cycles. We are seeking a Test and Qualification Lab Engineer to design and automate optical test systems, develop rigorous measurement methodologies, and drive accuracy and repeatability across our product qualification programs.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and automate optical test systems; apply scientific principles and best practices to develop solutions for complex measurement challenges
• Develop and implement test methodologies and software for automated test systems, and assess accuracy and repeatability
• Develop calibration procedures and define measurement uncertainty
• Plan and execute product test programs; perform failure mode analysis and troubleshoot optical measurement systems
• Document, verify, and approve test results, data analysis, and test reports in alignment with Telcordia, ISO, IEC, and customer requirements
• Independently identify technical objectives and critical experiments; contribute to and lead project workstreams
• Coach and train technicians and engineers
• Generate test reports and laboratory procedures

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Optical Physics with 3+ years of relevant industry experience with fiber optic or telecommunications products
• Hands-on experience with fiber optic components and test equipment (lasers, optical switches, power meters)
• Strong knowledge of optical metrology and statistical data analysis
• Ability to travel 15-20%

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree with emphasis