Engineering Lab Technician II: VR & 3D Printing Specialist

NCBioImpact; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning is seeking an Engineering Lab Technician II to support the daily operation and maintenance of digital engineering lab tools — including VR systems, 3D printing equipment, and 3D scanning tools — within a global drafting and design organization.

In this role, you will ensure lab equipment is available, properly maintained, and effectively used by engineering and drafting teams across design visualization, prototyping, and physical-to-digital capture workflows.

Qualifications

• AAS degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Experience operating or supporting technical equipment, lab tools, fabrication tools, or digital engineering systems.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with hands-on technical equipment troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Set up, maintain, and support VR hardware, software, headsets, and workstations; prepare VR systems for design reviews and visualization sessions; assist users with setup, basic troubleshooting, and session readiness
• Operate and maintain 3D printer farm equipment; manage print queues, material loading, and print preparation; monitor active jobs and troubleshoot common print failures or equipment issues
• Operate 3D scanning tools to capture physical geometry; assist with scan setup, data capture, basic cleanup, and transfer of scan data in formats ready for downstream CAD workflows
• Maintain lab documentation, user instructions, operating procedures, and equipment usage logs; support onboarding of new users across VR, 3D printing, and scanning tools
• Identify and elevate equipment issues, material needs, and downtime concerns to the Lab Supervisor; recommend improvements to lab organization, user instructions, and routine operating practices

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on troubleshooting

Lab support experience

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology or related

Equivalent experience

Tools

VR hardware & software

3D printing equipment

3D scanning tools

Job description

Corning is seeking an Engineering Lab Technician II to support the daily operation and maintenance of digital engineering lab tools — including VR systems, 3D printing equipment, and 3D scanning tools — within a global drafting and design organization.

In this role, you will ensure lab equipment is available, properly maintained, and effectively used by engineering and drafting teams across design visualization, prototyping, and physical-to-digital capture workflows.