Product Development Technician

Corning Incorporated; Keller (TX); On-site; USD 60,620 - 83,353; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

401(k) retirement contributions

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Product Development Technician to support new product and process development in its Optical Communications segment. You will build high-precision optical connectors, perform industry-standard testing, and collaborate with engineers to deliver connectivity solutions for manufacturing.

The role requires hands-on ability, experience with lab equipment, and proficiency with CAD tools.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on aptitude and safety awareness.
• Experience with mechanical test equipment, microscopes, and measurement devices.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• 3D CAD modeling using SolidWorks, NX, or Creo.

Responsibilities

• Support development engineers in creating new products while generating deep scientific understanding.
• Build standard and custom optical connectors using existing manufacturing processes.
• Complete mechanical and optical testing to assess product performance.
• Perform troubleshooting of product and equipment.
• Collect and analyse numerical data.
• Create and modify documentation including manufacturing instructions.

Skills

Hands-on aptitude

Mechanical test equipment

Safe lab practices

Self-starter / results oriented

Microsoft Excel

Education

Associates degree in engineering

3D printing experience

Fiber Optic technician 2+ years

Tools

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

Creo

Job description

The company built on breakthroughs. Join us.

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.

Requisition Number: 76145

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.

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry‑leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical‑based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical‑based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Purpose

A Product Development Technician’s role is to support new product and process development activities. Build high precision optical connectors and other related fiber optic telecommunication products and analyze them according to internal and industry test standards. They must collaborate with development engineers to deliver connectivity solutions for manufacturing.

As a minimum a Product Development Technician should be able to:

• Build high precision optical connectors and other related fiber optical telecommunication products
• Perform industry standard testing
• Use connectorization lab equipment in a safe manner
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously

Key Responsibilities

• Support development engineers in creating new products while generating deep scientific understanding
• Build standard and custom optical connectors using both existing and newly developed manufacturing processes.
• Complete mechanical and optical testing to assess product performance
• Perform troubleshooting of product and equipment
• Collect and analyse numerical data
• Create and modify documentation including manufacturing instructions

Required Experience / Education

• Strong hands‑on aptitude
• Experience with mechanical test equipment, microscopes and other measurement devices
• Familiar with safe lab practices
• 3D CAD modeling experience (SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Creo, or similar)
• Functions well in ambiguous situations and addresses issues proactively
• Works well in a team environment, is a “self‑starter” and “results oriented”
• Positive attitude, flexible, proactive, and committed work ethic
• Proficient with various software platforms such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc

Desired Experience / Education

• Associates degree in engineering preferred
• 3D printing experience
• Fiber Optic technician with at least 2‑years experience building optical products

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $60,620.00 – $83,353.00 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].