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Senior Technician, Optics

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Date: May 5, 2025

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 68517

 

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.  

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with scientists, engineers, technical team, and management staff to meet project deliverables and drive technical solutions.  
  • Operate and maintain department equipment, including troubleshooting and repairing.
  • Execute experimental plans, collect data, and document experimental setpoints and results.
  • Interact with internal customers to understand incoming laser processing requests and provide timely sample part delivery.  
  • Perform assembly, installation, debugging, and start-up of new laser set-ups.  
  • Ensure up-to-date process and safety documentation.  
  • Utilize 3D printing and SolidWorks for custom part fabrication to accelerate process development.
  • Maintain lab cleanliness, safety, organization, manage inventory levels, and order supplies as needed.
  • Support new improvements to lab spaces, equipment, safety initiatives, and laser processes. 
  • Coordinate the movement of samples between lab spaces, across campus, and arrange domestic and international shipments.

Required Education and Experience

  • Minimum Associate's degree
  • Commitment to safety, with experience leading safety upgrades and conducting risk assessments in a lab environment.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office platforms, including Excel and Teams.

Desired Experience

  • Extensive hands-on experience with mechanical troubleshooting.
  • Proficiency in 3D printing and SolidWorks preferred.  

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

 

The range for this position is $78,274.00 - $107,628.00 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 accommodations@corning.com.


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