Optical Manufacturing Development Technician

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

Job summary

Corning, Inc. in Wilmington, NC, seeks a Development Technician to build and support new manufacturing equipment and controls, driving product quality and reducing costs. This hands‑on role offers ownership in a shop/lab environment with diverse daily tasks.

The role emphasizes reading drawings, using CAD tools, assembling subassemblies, and coordinating with vendors for parts. Candidates should have an associate degree or equivalent experience and comfort with machining and testing equipment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 4+ years technician experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings for accurate part identification and assembly.
• Proficient with hand tools for equipment assembly to drawings.
• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques including machining, 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

Reading mechanical drawings

Hand tools

Machining knowledge

3D printing knowledge

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Electrical drawings

Gauges/Measuring instruments

Multimeters

Job description

Corning, Inc. in Wilmington, NC, seeks a Development Technician to build and support new manufacturing equipment and controls, driving product quality and reducing costs. This hands‑on role offers ownership in a shop/lab environment with diverse daily tasks.

The role emphasizes reading drawings, using CAD tools, assembling subassemblies, and coordinating with vendors for parts. Candidates should have an associate degree or equivalent experience and comfort with machining and testing equipment.