Applications Engineer **Date:** Apr 17, 2025 **Location:** Fairport, NY, US, 14450 **Company:** Corning Requisition Number: 68206 **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 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, 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** Corning designs and manufactures the Tropel® brand of high-end laser-based flatness metrology tools for the measurement of critical surfaces out of the Fairport, NY facility. These tools are used for a variety of high technology applications in a wide range of markets, from semiconductor wafers and lithography photomasks to high performance rotary seals and hydraulics. The Applications Engineer is responsible for providing technical solutions and support for customers, service engineers, manufacturing, and sales teams. This will require the engineer to become an expert level user of the interferometers and have an intimate understanding of the hardware, software, and the ways that customers use the information generated by the tools. The Applications Engineer also supplies the voice of the customer to the technology and development teams for improvements to the products and new development opportunities. **Key Responsibilities** + Coordinate applications development work and sample measurements to support sales efforts + Participate in a range of concurrent projects, working cross functionally with sales, engineering, development, and manufacturing. + Support of manufacturing team for instrument commissioning and applications specific testing prior to shipment + Implement systems for customer management and engagement + Monitor and respond to customer requests, troubleshoot issues, and resolve customer concerns + Lead voice of customer (VOC) activities and improve VOC processes + Troubleshoots material, process, and equipment issues, identifies root cause and implements corrective actions **Required Education and Experience** + Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Physics required + Track record of delivering results + Demonstrated knowledge in a technical field + Ability to effectively manage time for multiple ongoing projects + Strong communications skills + Customer focused mindset **Desired Experience** + 2+ years of applicable experience preferred + Ability to solve multidisciplinary problems (Optics/Electronics/Software/PC) + Experience with precision measurement systems and instrument gauge study methodologies a plus + Basic knowledge of coding is desirable + Collaborates effectively across functions (manufacturing, engineering, commercial, supply chain) + Intern or Co-op experience/progressive experience within the field of engineering + Project Team Leadership **This position does not support immigration sponsorship.** The range for this position is $64,886.00 - $89,219.00 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. **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:** Rochester