Test & Measurement Technician (m/f/d)

Corning Incorporated; Berlin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Berlin-Adlershof is seeking a Technician – Optical Test and Measurement (m/f/d) to support engineers in development and validation of optical components and assemblies. You will perform optical measurements on engineering prototypes, maintain measurement equipment, and ensure reliable data generation while following safety and quality procedures.

This hands-on role offers growth in a global team working on advanced optical interconnects for AI applications.

Qualifications

• Hands-on lab measurement with optical equipment.
• Ability to follow procedures and engineering drawings.
• Experience in a lab or prototype environment.
• Good documentation and data handling skills.
• German/English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform optical measurements on components and prototypes.
• Set up and maintain optical test equipment.
• Assist in build-up, modification, and teardown of measurement setups.
• Execute predefined test procedures and record data.
• Check data plausibility and repeatability.
• Support comparative testing and parameter sweeps.
• Troubleshoot measurement setups and alignment issues.
• Label and store optical samples and fixtures.
• Follow safety rules and quality procedures.
• Assist in calibration and maintenance of equipment.

Skills

Lab measurements

Optics basics

Data handling

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Electronics Technician

Optics Technician

Mechatronics Technician

Physics/Engineering lab tech

Quality control technician

Tools

Windows

Excel

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Test & Measurement Technician (m/f/d)

Berlin, DE, 12489

Corning

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.

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.

For our Tech-Center in Berlin-Adlershof, Germany, we are looking for a

Technician – Optical Test and Measurement (m/f/d)

Opportunity to work with a global team of professionals in a dynamic and fast-paced industry.

Professional development opportunities and a chance to work on cutting-edge technologies in optical interconnects for AI applications.

Scope of Position:

The Technician – Optical Test and Measurement is a hands-on technical role within the Optical Components and Integration team, supporting engineers in the development, characterization, and validation of optical components and assemblies.

The technician will primarily be responsible for executing optical measurements on engineering prototypes and early-stage test setups, maintaining measurement equipment, and ensuring reliable and repeatable data generation during development activities.

Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Tasks:

• Perform optical measurements on optical components, fiber assemblies, and early-stage prototypes under guidance of development engineers
• Set up, operate, and maintain optical test and measurement equipment (e.g., light sources, power meters, spectrum analyzers, interferometers, alignment stages)
• Support the build-up, modification, and teardown of engineering and early-stage measurement setups
• Execute predefined test procedures and measurement plans for development and validation activities
• Record, organize, and document measurement data in a structured and traceable manner
• Conduct basic data checks (plausibility, repeatability) and flag deviations or issues to responsible engineers
• Support comparative testing, screening measurements, and parameter sweeps on prototype hardware
• Assist in troubleshooting of measurement setups, optical alignment issues, and hardware-related problems
• Ensure proper handling, labeling, and storage of optical samples, fixtures, and test hardware
• Follow lab safety rules, ESD guidelines, and internal quality procedures
• Support calibration, verification, and basic maintenance of measurement equipment

Required Education / Background:

• Completed, vocational training, technical education, or equivalent qualification (bachelor's degree) as
• Electronics Technician
• Optics Technician
• Mechatronics Technician
• Physics / Engineering laboratory technician
• or a closely related technical field (e.g. quality control technician/process control technician)
• German and/or English language skills (at a good conversational level and with technical understanding), Polish would be a plus

Required Technical Skills:

• Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment and measurement setups
• Basic understanding of optics and optical components (e.g., fibers, connectors, lenses)
• Ability to follow technical instructions, test procedures, and engineering drawings
• Experience working in a laboratory or prototype environment
• Basic computer skills (Windows, Microsoft Office) for documentation and data handling

Desired Requirements:

• Experience with optical measurement equipment used in telecom or datacenter environments
• Familiarity with fiber optic handling, connector cleaning, and optical alignment
• Exposure to engineering or R&D environments (prototype or pre-production phases)
• Basic experience with data visualization or simple scripting tools (e.g., Excel, MATLAB, Python)
• Understanding of quality, safety, or calibration procedures in laboratory environments.

Soft Skills:

• Careful, structured, and reliable working style
• Ability to work accurately with recurring measurement tasks
• Good communication skills and willingness to collaborate closely with engineers
• Ability to work independently after initial training