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Technician, Measurements

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Date: Apr 20, 2026

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 74594

 

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

Scope of Position

  • Performs a variety of technical duties and activities as a part of the Applied Research and Development (AR&D) measurement group including:
  • Perform testing in support of new product and process development, qualification and characterization, competitive analysis, fundamental understanding, customer issues and requests, and manufacturing.
  • Conduct optical measurement method development.
  • Conduct experiments to evaluate fiber performance and fiber reliability in the application space.
  • Support development of improved measurement and experimental techniques for evaluating the performance of fiber and related systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technician-level measurement and testing capabilities in the optical test area at Sullivan Park Fiber measurements lab.
  • Independently collect, organize, analyze and graph data, publish reports, and maintain accurate records regarding products and optical testing systems.
  • Support new product development and enhancements to existing products by organizing and conducting qualification tests.
  • Support efforts to develop new optical measurement methods for evaluating fiber and associated systems.
  • Perform routine calibration, certification, maintenance, and troubleshooting of optical test equipment.
  • Provide and maintain formal documentation of measurement procedures.
  • Develop and communicate schedules and manage timelines for assigned tasks.
  • Facilitate project completion between groups in the laboratory.

Travel Requirements

  • None

Work Hours

  • Onsite 40 hours per week, primarily 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM schedule with flexibility required based upon project and equipment usage requirements. 

Experiences/Education - Required

  • Associates Degree in a technical field or strong Math/Science background and/or experiences
  • 2+ years experience in technician roles

Required Skills

  • Willingness to learn new skills and gain a deeper understanding of processes
  • Attention to fine detail and a desire for in-depth technical understanding.
  • Ability to develop a strong fundamental understating of a measurement and system.
  • Familiarity with optical and electronic instrumentation.
  • Strong technical communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to assimilate new information and use it for a comparison to future expectations.
  • Experience with optical fiber handling
  • Technical problem solving experience, critical thinking, and data-based decision making skills.
  • Follows previously defined procedures. Proposes and implements basic solutions to routine problems 

Desired Skills

  • Documentation and/or technical report writing experience
  • Experience working in or with a Corning Development group
  • Data analysis skills with Excel or other software package.
  • LabView and/or Visual Basic programming skills.

Soft Skills

  • Ability to work within a team environment
  • Ability to communicate requirements, concerns and scheduling changes to cross functional teams
  • Demonstrates a positive, can do attitude
  • Ability to work independently, without detailed day-to-day direction
  • Ability to estimate required effort based upon experience at doing a similar task

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

 

The range for this position is $58,411.00 - $80,316.00 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. 

 

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 aspirations, and career from day one.

  • 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.
  • As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
  • Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.  
  • 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 recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions. 

 

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 accommodations@corning.com.


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