Optical Manufacturing Development Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Long-term incentives

Pension plan

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Development Technician to build and support new manufacturing equipment and controls. You will work hands-on in a shop/lab setting to improve product quality and reduce costs, owning tasks from assembly to testing.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree or equivalent experience, with the ability to read mechanical drawings, handle precision tools, and work with machining, EDM, and 3D printing processes. CAD familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience required; read and interpret drawings.
• Proficient with hand tools and assembly to drawing specs.
• Knowledge of machining, EDM, and 3D printing for vendor quotes and parts coordination.
• AutoCAD/Inventor CAD familiarity is desired.

Responsibilities

• Gather and stage parts; assemble machines per drawings and procedures.
• Source components; quote vendors, place orders, inspect incoming materials.
• Support new equipment startups, run experiments, and document transfers.

Skills

Electrical drawings

Mechanical drawings

Hand tools

Machining

Education

Associate degree in Electrical or Mechanical Technology

4+ years technician experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

3D printing

EDM

Job description

Corning Incorporated in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Development Technician to build and support new manufacturing equipment and controls. You will work hands-on in a shop/lab setting to improve product quality and reduce costs, owning tasks from assembly to testing.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree or equivalent experience, with the ability to read mechanical drawings, handle precision tools, and work with machining, EDM, and 3D printing processes. CAD familiarity is a plus.