Senior Scientist - Semiconductor & Optoelectronic Process

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76113 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, automotive, and solar 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 Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions Role Purpose Lead the design, development, and integration of semiconductor devices, advanced MEMS, and optical components for optoelectronic, photonic, and connectivity applications Translate device concepts into rapid proof-of-concept (PoC) prototypes, execute testing, and demonstrate core functionality through internal and external process capabilities Translate PoC test results into system-level requirements and mature manufacturable products and processes for transfer to new or existing business development teams Drive end-to-end development in partnership with business development teams from concept through fabrication, integration, and pilot-line validation, collaborating across internal teams and external partners Key Responsibilities Device & Component Design Design MEMS devices and optical components, including waveguides, couplers, micro-optics, and sensors Partner with mechanical and optical modeling teams to define device architecture and optimize performance Utilize layout design tools such as Mentor Graphics, L-Edit, KLayout, or SolidWorks to create mask layouts for device fabrication Apply strong knowledge of semiconductor device physics and MOS transistor test methodologies Process Development & Integration Develop and integrate semiconductor and MEMS processes, including thin- and thick-film organic or inorganic deposition, photolithography, wet and dry etching, metallization, and bonding for silicon, glass, and fused silica wafers and substrates Lead end-to-end process integration for rapid PoC development through internal and external process capabilities Own and optimize critical process modules, including process window definition and control strategy development Optical Performance & Testing Partner with modeling teams to define and evaluate key optical performance metrics, including insertion loss and coupling efficiency Lead optical testing efforts and drive data-based optimization of device designs External Collaboration & Execution Coordinate with external vendors and foundries to support fabrication, assembly, and testing Translate designs into specifications and manage iterative design, fabrication, and test learning cycles Technical Leadership Provide technical leadership across cross-functional R D and business teams through deep subject-matter expertise and clear communication Mentor junior team members and contribute to technical strategy, prioritization, and roadmap execution Experiences/Education - Required Ph.D. in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline; or a Master's degree in a related field with 2-3 years of relevant industrial R D experience Hands-on experience in semiconductor processing and cleanroom fabrication, particularly in MEMS-related development Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following: MEMS design and fabrication Optical/photonics component design Thin-film materials and microfabrication processes Occasional travel (