Senior Optical Cable Process Engineer

Corning Inc.; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 73,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses and incentives

Pension plan

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Sr. Cable Process Development Technician to join our manufacturing team in North Carolina.

You will develop, document, and implement new optical cable processes and equipment, collaborating with engineers to deliver production-ready results that drive customer value. The role emphasizes mechanical design, equipment installation, and process optimization, with exposure to extrusion/UV/electromechanical systems and minimal travel.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a technical discipline with 5+ years of manufacturing or equipment development experience; OR 7+ years of relevant manufacturing experience
• Hands-on experience with process equipment such as extrusion, UV processing, or electromechanical systems
• Experience using 3D CAD software for mechanical part and assembly detailing and documentation
• Experience with mechanical equipment design, procurement, installation, and debugging
• Experience with equipment installation, setup, and process optimization
• Ability to coordinate with suppliers, machine shops, and internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Minimal travel required (less than 10%); occasional travel to other Corning manufacturing locations may be required based on project needs

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to design, detail, and document mechanical parts and assemblies using Autodesk Inventor (3D CAD), ensuring compliance with documentation standards
• Set up, test, and debug electromechanical systems; optimize performance and resolve technical issues through systematic troubleshooting
• Develop and execute experimental plans, perform tests, organize data, and deliver clear test reports and technical documentation
• Specify, procure, and coordinate mechanical equipment and components with internal and external suppliers and machine shops
• Apply structured problem-solving methods — including Kepner-Tregoe (KT), Designed Experimentation, and Six Sigma — to drive process and equipment improvements
• Develop draft procedures and documentation for processes and equipment; support training of personnel on newly deployed systems
• Capture new ideas for potential patent submission and contribute to a culture of continuous innovation
• Maintain and promote a safe work environment at all times

Skills

Problem-solving (KT, DOE, Six Sigma)

Project coordination

Supplier coordination

Education

Associate's degree in a technical discipline

7+ years manufacturing experience

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

3D CAD software

Autodesk Vault

Microsoft Office

Job description

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Sr. Cable Process Development Technician to join our manufacturing team in North Carolina.

You will develop, document, and implement new optical cable processes and equipment, collaborating with engineers to deliver production-ready results that drive customer value. The role emphasizes mechanical design, equipment installation, and process optimization, with exposure to extrusion/UV/electromechanical systems and minimal travel.