Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$120k–$164k/yr
Requisition Number: 76400 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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…
Skills: Laser Processing, Photonics, Optical System Design, Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$103k–$141k/yr
Requisition Number: 76144 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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…
Skills: Laser Processing, Optics, Photonics, Free-space Optics, Data Analysis
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$69k–$94k/yr
Requisition Number: 76284 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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…
Skills: Technical Writing, Technical Specifications, Interviewing Subject Matter Experts, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Visio
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$85k–$117k/yr
Requisition Number: 76164 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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…
Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Python, MATLAB
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$82k–$113k/yr
Requisition Number: 75642 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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…
Skills: Thermoplastic Polymers, Polymer Compounds, Product Development, Product Testing, Material Characterization
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
Job DetailsJob Location: Hickory, NC 28601Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DayTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty and responsibility listed above. …
Skills: Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, PSA Adhesives, Polymeric Coatings
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
Job DetailsJob Location: Z-Research & Development - Hickory, NC 28601Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DayTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty and re…
Skills: Applied Polymer Science, Polymeric Coatings, UV/E-beam Curing, Polymer Melt Processing, Adhesive Formulations
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
Facility Name: Fryecare Lung center department of Frye Regional Medical Center Position: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm, no weekends or Holidays Shift: PRN Your experience matters: Fryecare…
Skills: Lung Capacity Measurement, Blood Gas Analysis, Respiratory Therapy, Patient Education, Physiotherapy
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
Facility Name: Frye Regional Medical Center Position: Pharmacist, Acute Hospital schedule: 10pm-8am, (Monday - Sunday) 7 on 7 off schedule Shift: Fulle Nights Evenings Your experience matters: Frye Regional Medical Cente…
Skills: Critical Thinking, Decisive Judgment, Drug Therapy Management, Medication Order Review, Patient Education
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
Facility Name: Frye Regional Medical Center Position: Pharmacist, Acute Hospital schedule: Weekdays and rotating weekend and Holidays Shift: PRN Your experience matters: Frye Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint …
Skills: Critical Thinking, Decisive Judgment, Drug Therapy Management, Medication Order Review, Patient Education
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$143k–$197k/yr
Requisition Number: 76282 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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…
Skills: Automated Measurement, Machine Vision, Sensing Technologies, Systems Integration, Metrology
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$89k–$122k/yr
Requisition Number: 76399 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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…
Skills: Controls Design, HMI Design, Electrical Troubleshooting, PLC Programming, AutoCAD Electrical
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
US Conec, Ltd. Engineering Innovation. Precision Plastics. Powering AI. US Conec, Ltd. is a trusted, global company that prides itself on engineering excellence—creating innovative connectivity solutions that support tod…
Skills: Plastic Injection Molding, Polymer Materials, Mold Design, Scientific Molding, DOE
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
US Conec, Ltd. Engineering Innovation. Precision Plastics. Powering AI. US Conec, Ltd. is a trusted, global company that prides itself on engineering excellence—creating innovative connectivity solutions that support tod…
Skills: Plastic Injection Molding, Scientific Molding, Mold Design, Polymer Materials, DOE
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$143k–$197k/yr
Requisition Number: 76123 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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…
Skills: Flame Retardant Cable Design, Extrusion, People Management, Project Management, Materials Selection
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
Advanced Practice Provider Opportunity Charlotte Oncology Specialists Hickory, NC Job Summary Occupation: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Specialty: Hematology/Oncology Clinic Location: Hickory, NC Employment: …
Skills: Hematology, Oncology, Patient Evaluation, Symptom Management, Treatment Coordination
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
Carolina Oncology Specialists has been caring for patients in Catawba County since 1983, offering patients high quality, personalized healthcare close to their own home so patients and caregivers don’t have to travel far…
Skills: Venipuncture, Capillary Blood Collection, Patient Care, Vital Signs Documentation, Specimen Handling
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
Overview Performs phlebotomy and collection procedures and processes related to the collection of whole blood (and/or blood components) from donors according to the organization’s policies and procedures, the Food and Dr…
Skills: Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, Medical History Taking, Vital Signs Monitoring, Customer Service
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$82k–$112k/yr
Requisition Number: 76015 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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…
Skills: CAD, CREO, Solidworks, Mechanical Design, Problem Solving
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
Overview Registered Dietitian Monday - Friday with Flexible schedules Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Registered Dietitian, where you will play a critical role in managing clinical nutritional services at a lo…
Skills: Clinical Nutrition Assessment, Care Plan Development, Nutrition Education, Counseling, Interdisciplinary Collaboration
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Drive the early-stage development of advanced laser processes and optical solutions by designing systems and building prototype stations. Translate laboratory innovations into scalable, manufacturing-ready capabilities through structured experimentation and cross-functional collaboration.
Requires a graduate degree in Photonics, Physics, or a related engineering field with over 5 years of relevant experience in laser processing or optics. Candidates must possess strong hands-on experimental skills and a deep understanding of laser theory and light propagation.
Requisition Number: 76400
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.
Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.
Scope of Role
Corning is seeking a Senior Laser Process Development Engineer/Scientist to drive early-stage development of advanced laser processes and optical solutions. You'll combine deep technical expertise with hands-on experimental execution — designing optical systems, building prototype stations, and translating laboratory innovations into scalable, manufacturing-ready capabilities. This role is well-suited for engineers and scientists with applied industry experience in laser processing or photonics, as well as candidates whose graduate research included direct, hands-on laboratory or process development work.
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This position supports 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.
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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.
Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.
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 [email protected].
Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in materials science, with a 170+ year track record of life-changing inventions. Corning applies its unparalleled expertise in glass science, ceramics science, and optical physics along with its deep manufacturing and engineering capabilities to develop category-defining products that transform industries and enhance people's lives. Corning succeeds through sustained investment in RD&E, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and deep, trust-based relationships with customers who are global leaders in their industries. Corning's capabilities are versatile and synergistic, which allows the company to evolve to meet changing market needs, while also helping our customers capture new opportunities in dynamic industries. Today, Corning's markets include optical communications, mobile consumer electronics, display technology, automotive, and life sciences vessels. Corning's industry-leading products include damage-resistant cover glass for mobile devices; precision glass for advanced displays; optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions for state-of-the-art communications networks; trusted products to accelerate drug discovery and delivery; and clean-air technologies for cars and trucks. Terms of Use: http://ow.ly/ObPiI
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