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Optical Measurements Systems Engineer

**Date:** May 15, 2025

**Location:** Christiansburg, VA, US, 24073

**Company:** Corning

Requisition Number: 68529

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Corning’s Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile and stationary applications around the world.

Scope of Position

An engineering position in the Corning Environmental Technologies (CET) Division Engineering Measurements & Controls group that includes development, assembly, testing and deployment of optical and computer vision-based measurement systems in support of the metrology, inspection and testing of Corning CET products. Work as part of a team to manage the transfer of technology from development to manufacturing.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

+ Work with a variety of cross functional groups (Development, Quality, IT, Purchasing, Operations) to define, develop and implement optical and computer vision-based measurement and instrumentation systems.

+ Transfer technology from early-stage development to a product suitable for use in manufacturing.

+ Leverage external suppliers for key technologies or core competencies such as system integration.

+ Define Scopes of Work, competitively quote when appropriate, issue Purchase Orders, track supplier work and approve invoices.

+ Design experiments and analyze data to identify and implement improvements to measurement systems or production processes.

+ Create/update documentation for release to production including Machine Specifications, operating procedures and drawing packages.

+ Train engineering, maintenance and operations people how to use and maintain measurement systems.

+ Provide remote and onsite troubleshooting using data and performance analysis of the installed systems.

+ Travel Requirements: up to 25%

Experiences/Education - Required

+ BS or MS preferably in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering

+ 5 + years of hands-on experience with machine vision and metrology equipment

+ Training or hands-on experience with vision systems is required

+ Optical measurements system development (optics, lighting, cameras, image acquisition, image analysis, laser, 3D measurement)

+ Fundamental knowledge of physical optics (principles of optics)

+ Knowledge of image processing algorithms (blob analysis, edge finding, morphology, feature extraction, classification, metrology)

+ Microsoft Visual Studio programming (C# and Python strongly preferred)

+ Systems Engineering and integration

+ Digital Signal Processing

+ Experience with electrical/optical/mechanical installations, including system checkout and troubleshooting

+ Strong communication and presentation skills (MS Office programs)

+ Data retrieval, plotting and analysis (primarily using Microsoft Excel)

Experiences/Skills- Desired

+ Experience with image processing development packages such as Halcon, Matrox Inspector, NI Vision, Cognex, Keyence, or Matlab image processing toolbox

+ Control systems (PLCs)

+ Process engineering knowledge. Experienced with design of experiments, statistical analysis and process improvement

+ Experience with Metrology, Inspection and Product Quality in support of manufacturing

+ Motion Control – ability to integrate motion on imaging platforms

+ Computing – Familiar with high performance computing systems

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $92,000.00 - $126,500.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

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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, and career from day one

+ As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.

+ Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.

+ 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.

+ 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 peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.

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.

**Nearest Major Market:** Blacksburg

**Nearest Secondary Market:** Virginia