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Engineering Technician

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Date: Mar 20, 2025

Location: Wilmington, NC, US, 28405

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 65405

 

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

 

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

 

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 


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.

Role Purpose:

Be part of a dynamic team where you can apply your knowledge and experience to solve complex problems to improve manufacturing cost & capabilities.  

 

Key Responsibilities:

•    Provide problem solving-troubleshooting support to production operations and for plant equipment.
•    Interface with operators, team leaders and peers to develop and implement process, equipment or safety improvements
•    Work with engineering to develop equipment specifications/requirements and organize meetings to review proposals and quotes prior to purchasing
•    Develop maintenance and operator training and troubleshooting documentation.
•    Document process procedures and support master trainers with the training on new equipment
•    Provide processing support during product development, develop plans as to how the equipment/processes will be employed into production and ensure that the new technology is repeatable in production environment
 

Required Qualifications:

•    High School or equivalent

•    2-7 years manufacturing or technical environment experience 

•    Desire to learn and technically curious
•    Strong technical/mechanical understanding
•    Able to collaborate across organizational boundaries and integrate solutions
•    Results oriented and high commitment
•    The ability to learn new technology and processes quickly

•    Excel knowledge.Able to read/interpret wiring diagrams 

 

Desired Qualifications:

  • 2 year technical degree preferred with 2+ years of manufacturing experience
  • Equipment or process troubleshooting experience
  • Knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical systems
  • Design software knowledge (SolidWorks, CAD, others).
  • TwinCat or Allen Bradley PLC experience a plus.
  • 3D printing or rapid prototyping experience
  • Data analysis skills
  • Ability to use basic measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, and rulers)

 

Work Hours:

M-F 8am-5pm
Periodic off-hours (on-call) coverage

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  


The range for this position is $55,599.00 - $76,449.00 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.

 

​Corning Puts YOU First! 

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning. 
 

  • Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions. 
  • Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.  
  • Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career. 
  • Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.   
  • Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

 

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.


Nearest Major Market: Wilmington

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