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Corning Incorporated · 2 months ago

Precision Connectivity Technician

Hickory, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$62K/yr - $86K/yr

2+ years exp

Corning Incorporated is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. They are seeking a Precision Connectivity Technician to support new product and process development activities, build high precision optical connectors, and collaborate with development engineers to deliver connectivity solutions for manufacturing.

Manufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support development engineers in creating new products while generating deep scientific understanding

Build standard and custom optical connectors using both existing and newly developed manufacturing processes

Complete mechanical and optical testing to assess product performance

Perform troubleshooting of product and equipment

Collect and analyse numerical data

Create and modify documentation including manufacturing instructions

Qualification

Fiber Optic Technician3D CAD modelingMechanical test equipmentOptical testingProduct testingCommunication skillsTeamworkSelf-starterResults oriented

Required

High school diploma or equivalent with at least 2-years experience as a Technician in a Laboratory Setting building/testing products

Strong hands-on aptitude

3D CAD modeling experience

Experience with mechanical test equipment, microscopes and other measurement devices

Works well in a team environment, is a 'self-starter' and 'results oriented' that functions well in ambiguous situations

Uses basic software platforms such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Preferred

Fiber Optic Technician with at least 2-years experience building optical products

Associates degree in engineering preferred

Familiar with safe lab practices

Experience using or designing 3D printed components

Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively convey complex findings, insights, and recommendations to diverse audiences across all levels of the organization, fostering collaboration and informed decision-making

Benefits

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.