Senior Optical Test & Systems Technician

Corning Inc.; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

Pension plan

Health benefits

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Corning Inc. is seeking an experienced professional to support optical testing, quality, and data analysis across North American manufacturing plants. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, training, and cross‑functional collaboration to drive improvements in product testing and processes.

Applicants should have 7+ years in optical testing or related manufacturing systems, with strong analytical and communication skills and familiarity with measurement systems and quality practices.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in optical testing, quality, laboratory, fiber handling, or manufacturing systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, data analysis, documentation, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of measurement systems and manufacturing quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Support optical testing systems and quality processes.
• Troubleshoot equipment and measurement issues.
• Analyze test data and maintain reports and documentation.
• Support equipment setup, qualification, maintenance, and improvements.
• Assist with new product testing and process implementation.
• Train technicians and operators.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, quality, and equipment suppliers.
• Support safety, quality, and compliance requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Documentation

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Corning Inc. is seeking an experienced professional to support optical testing, quality, and data analysis across North American manufacturing plants. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, training, and cross‑functional collaboration to drive improvements in product testing and processes.

Applicants should have 7+ years in optical testing or related manufacturing systems, with strong analytical and communication skills and familiarity with measurement systems and quality practices.