Senior Process Technician - Yields & Equipment Optimization

Corning Incorporated; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 71,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

401(k) matching

Pension plan

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in North Carolina is seeking a technician to support manufacturing processes through data collection, analysis, debugging, and improvement. You will work with engineers to enhance yields, reduce downtime, and drive equipment projects.

The role requires a 2-year technical degree (or equivalent) with 2–5 years of manufacturing experience, strong mechanical aptitude, ability to read blueprints, and solid communication skills. Regular hours Mon–Fri 8–5; travel <25%.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read blueprints/drawings.
• Computer literacy and technical curiosity.
• Strong process and product knowledge.
• Independent problem-solving and decision-making.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues.
• Support process improvement, cost reduction, and yield improvement projects.
• Collect and analyze manufacturing and customer data.
• Support equipment testing, installation, repairs, and upgrades.
• Partner with engineers on new processes, equipment, and projects.
• Promote safety and compliance with equipment and environmental standards.
• Provide project timelines, resources, and technical documentation.
• Lead or direct trades and contract personnel as needed.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Read blueprints/drawings

Independent problem solving

Effective communication

Computer literacy

Education

2-year technical degree or equivalent experience

AS or BS in technical field

Tools

Technical equipment knowledge

Job description

Corning Incorporated in North Carolina is seeking a technician to support manufacturing processes through data collection, analysis, debugging, and improvement. You will work with engineers to enhance yields, reduce downtime, and drive equipment projects.

The role requires a 2-year technical degree (or equivalent) with 2–5 years of manufacturing experience, strong mechanical aptitude, ability to read blueprints, and solid communication skills. Regular hours Mon–Fri 8–5; travel <25%.