Optical Technician III -- SINDC5698738

Compunnel Inc.; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the City of Corning, NY is seeking a Senior Technician – Optics to support the design and improvement of laser-based systems. The perfect candidate will have 5+ years of lab experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and proficiency with laser systems. You'll collaborate with diverse teams, manage lab safety, and maintain thorough documentation. This is a contract position focused on innovation in the telecommunications and engineering services industries.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a laboratory environment executing experiments.
• Hands-on experience with laser systems, including setup, operation, and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, including experience with lab safety practices.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and engineering principles.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and deliver technical solutions.
• Strong critical thinking, questioning, and recommendations when needed.
• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills with cross-functional teams.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and tasks.
• Professional communication with technicians, scientists, internal customers, management and suppliers.
• Commitment to safety with lab safety practices and risk assessments.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous data recording.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and optimization of laser-based processes.
• Execute experimental plans and analyze data.
• Maintain accurate process documentation and safety records.
• Support laser system maintenance activities, including assembly, installation, debugging, and start‑up of new laser setups.
• Perform hands‑on mechanical troubleshooting and apply engineering principles to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate, detailed process documentation and safety records.
• Ensure laboratory cleanliness, organization, and safety compliance.
• Manage inventory levels and coordinate ordering of supplies and consumables.
• Contribute to safety initiatives, including risk assessments and safety upgrades.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support laboratory and project needs.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Laser system troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Critical thinking

Collaboration and interpersonal skills

Documentation & record-keeping

Cross-functional collaboration

Internal communication

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Teams)

Microsoft Teams

Office Suite

Job description

Senior Technician – Optics

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Job Summary: The Senior Technician – Optics will support the design, development, and continuous improvement of laser-based processes and systems in a laboratory environment. This role requires a highly hands‑on technician with strong experience executing experiments, applying the scientific method, and troubleshooting laser and mechanical systems. The ideal candidate is self‑directed, safety‑focused, and capable of collaborating effectively with cross‑functional technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support the design, development, and optimization of laser-based processes and systems.
• Execute experimental plans by setting up experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and accurately documenting experimental parameters and results.
• Interface with internal customers to understand laser processing requests and ensure timely and high‑quality delivery of sample parts.
• Support laser system maintenance activities, including assembly, installation, debugging, troubleshooting, and start‑up of new laser setups.
• Perform hands‑on mechanical troubleshooting and apply sound engineering principles to resolve system and process issues.
• Maintain accurate, detailed process documentation and safety records.
• Ensure laboratory cleanliness, organization, and compliance with safety standards.
• Manage inventory levels and coordinate ordering of supplies and consumables as needed.
• Contribute to safety initiatives, including risk assessments and implementation of safety upgrades.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support laboratory and project needs.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a laboratory environment executing experiments.
• Clear and practical understanding of the scientific method and experimental execution.
• Hands‑on experience with laser systems, including setup, operation, and troubleshooting.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills with a solid understanding of engineering principles.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to meet project deadlines and deliver effective technical solutions.
• Strong critical thinking skills, including the ability to ask questions, make recommendations, and raise concerns when appropriate.
• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills, fostering a positive, team‑oriented work environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and perform a variety of tasks as needed.
• Professional communication skills for interaction with technicians, scientists, internal customers, management, and suppliers.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, including experience with lab safety practices, risk assessments, and safety improvements.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly in documentation and data recording.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Teams.

Education

Associate’s degree preferred, but not required. Relevant experience will be considered in lieu of formal education.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Contract

Job Function

• Manufacturing and Production

Industries

• Telecommunications, Magnetic and Optical Media Manufacturing, and Engineering Services