Fiber Optics Prototyping Technician

Corning Incorporated; Keller (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses & incentives

Pension plan

Health & wellness benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Texas is seeking a Process Development Prototyping Technician to advance optical fiber connectivity by building, testing, and refining prototype processes and lab-based systems for fiber optic termination. You will work closely with engineers to run experiments and develop new process methods.

You will perform fiber optic termination, support prototype builds, and document results with attention to quality, safety, and cleanliness requirements.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in electrical and mechanical assembly and testing.
• Experience in technician/assembly/lab/electronics/medical-device/precision manufacturing roles.
• Experience following written work instructions and maintaining records.
• Experience using microscopes, magnification, hand tools, electrical tools, and measurement equipment.
• Experience working with small, delicate components.
• Ability to interpret drawings and schematics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to design, build, and evaluate lab-based systems for fiber optic termination, including new materials and equipment.
• Carry out experimental plans using the scientific method and DOE; set up measurement systems, collect data, and produce test reports.
• Perform fiber optic connector processing, assembly, termination, and inspection per work instructions and specs.
• Support prototype builds, engineering trials, process characterization, and small-batch production; conduct inspections and record data.
• Develop procedures and documentation for processes and equipment; communicate issues and improvements to engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams; follow safety and cleanliness requirements.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Mechanical assembly

Documentation & records

Reading drawings & schematics

Use of hand tools

DOE & experiments

Microsoft Office

Small components handling

Education

Two-year technical degree or equivalent

Tools

Microscopes

Measuring equipment

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Corning Incorporated in Texas is seeking a Process Development Prototyping Technician to advance optical fiber connectivity by building, testing, and refining prototype processes and lab-based systems for fiber optic termination. You will work closely with engineers to run experiments and develop new process methods.

You will perform fiber optic termination, support prototype builds, and document results with attention to quality, safety, and cleanliness requirements.