Optical Manufacturing Development Technician

Corning Incorporated; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Pension plan

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Wilmington, NC, is seeking a Development Technician to build and support new manufacturing equipment and controls, driving product quality and cost reductions. This hands-on role offers ownership and variety in daily tasks within a shop/lab environment.

The position requires an associate degree or equivalent 4+ years of technician experience, with proficiency in reading drawings, using hand tools, and knowledge of machining, EDM, and 3D printing. CAD familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical or Mechanical Technology; or 4+ years of technician experience or equivalent demonstrated skills
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings for accurate part identification and assembly
• Proficiency with hand tools for equipment assembly to drawing specifications
• Working knowledge of manufacturing techniques — including machining, turning, EDM, and 3D printing — for vendor quoting and part coordination
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor or similar CAD software
• Experience with diagnostic testing equipment such as gauges, measuring instruments, or multimeters
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings

Responsibilities

• Gather and stage parts and hardware kits; assemble machines and subassemblies following engineering drawings and documented procedures
• Source and procure components — obtain vendor quotes, place orders, track open orders, and receive and inspect incoming materials against purchase orders and specifications
• Support new equipment startups, assist in running experiments, and contribute to training and documentation for process and equipment transfers

Skills

Mechanical drawings

Hand tools

Electrical drawings

Diagnostics equipment

Manufacturing techniques

Education

Associate degree in Electrical or Mechanical Technology or 4+ years technician experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Corning Incorporated in Wilmington, NC, is seeking a Development Technician to build and support new manufacturing equipment and controls, driving product quality and cost reductions. This hands-on role offers ownership and variety in daily tasks within a shop/lab environment.

The position requires an associate degree or equivalent 4+ years of technician experience, with proficiency in reading drawings, using hand tools, and knowledge of machining, EDM, and 3D printing. CAD familiarity is a plus.