Process Engineering Technician - Optical Fabrication

Corning Incorporated; Village of Fairport (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

Pension plan

Health benefits

Paid time off

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Process Engineering Technician in Fairport, NY to support precision optics manufacturing. The role is first shift, Mon-Fri, with limited travel and occasional after-hours support.

Requires 7+ years in a manufacturing technician role and deep optics knowledge. You will partner with engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain to maintain peak production, drive process improvements, and develop new product introductions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of engineering technician experience in manufacturing.
• Deep knowledge of precision optics manufacturing methods (generation, polishing, testing).
• Hands-on experience with optical fabrication equipment and metrology.
• Proficiency with production systems: SAP, MES, SharePoint, Power BI.
• Ability to author technical documentation and deliver training.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily production support to resolve process upsets and identify improvements to reduce cost and increase capacity.
• Manage production equipment health, PM schedules, inventory, and upgrades/repairs coordination.
• Collaborate with process engineering on new product introductions and process development.
• Author technical documentation and deliver training to operations on standardized processes and procedures.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve production issues and respond to customer complaints.

Skills

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Training

Education

Associate's degree in engineering or science

Tools

SAP

MES

SharePoint

Power BI

Job description

Requisition Number: 78321

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations– not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company,and the world, forward.

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.

Come break through with us.

Corning’s Businesses Are Ever-evolving To Best Serve Our Customers, Industries, And Consumers. Today, We Accelerate And Transform Life Sciences, Mobile Consumer Electronics, Optical Communications, Display, Automotive, And Solar Markets. We Are Changing The World With

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose

Performs technical duties aCorning's Optical Fabrication team in Fairport, NY is seeking a Process Engineering Technician to support precision optics manufacturing across daily production and long-term process development. In this first-shift, Monday–Friday role, you'll work at the intersection of equipment health, process improvement, and new product introduction — collaborating daily with engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain to keep production running at peak performance. If you bring 7+ years of manufacturing technician experience and deep knowledge of precision optics, this is a high-impact, cross-functional opportunity with less than 5% travel and occasional evening or weekend support as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily production support to resolve process upsets and identify improvements that reduce cost, increase capacity, and expand department capability
• Manage production equipment health including preventive maintenance (PM) schedules, component inventory, and coordination of equipment upgrades and repairs
• Partner with process engineering on new product introductions, manufacturing capability gap assessments, and process development activities
• Author technical documentation and deliver training to operations associates on standardized processes and procedures
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain to resolve production issues and support customer complaint responses
• Perform manufacturing tasks in compliance with workplace standards, including housekeeping and autonomous maintenance of work area and equipment

Experiences/Education - Required

• 7+ years of experience in an engineering technician role within a manufacturing environment or an Associate's degree in an engineering or science field
• Deep working knowledge of precision optics manufacturing methods, including generation, polishing, and testing
• Hands-on experience with optical fabrication equipment and metrology, with proficiency in production systems including SAP, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), SharePoint, and Power BI
• Experience managing PM schedules and component inventory to support production equipment uptime
• Ability to author technical documentation and deliver training to operations associates

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Associate's degree in an engineering or science field; Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, or Optical Engineering preferred
• Hands-on experience with CNC-based generation and polishing, MRF, finishing process and equipment, and conventional or single-spindle polishing
• Proficiency with 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks or Creo for tooling and fixture design
• Thorough understanding of spherical and aspherical optics manufacturing methods, including facilities inputs, equipment control, and identifying impactful process improvements
• Knowledge of precision optics specifications and customer conformance requirements, including cleanliness, part conformance, and lens troubleshooting
• Performance Excellence training such as Green Belt, Lean, PQA

Travel Requirements

• We anticipate less than 5% travel for this role. Typical travel includes special training/networking opportunities and potential customer and vendor visits.

Hours Of Work

• Typical first shift production hours, M-F, 8am-5pm. Evening and weekend support as needed.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $59,029.00 - $81,165.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

A job that shapes a life.

Corning offers you the total package.

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [e-mail].