Technical Trainer

Corning Inc.; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 102,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

Long-term incentives

Pension plan

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Corning Inc. is seeking a technically credible engineer to build a training capability from the ground up within the Cable Technology organization in Hickory, NC. The role offers a clear path into a Senior Development Engineer position as the training function matures.

You will design onboarding and skill-up curricula, work with SMEs to codify plant knowledge, and establish competency assessments across the engineering team. Travel to NC sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related field)
• 5+ years of professional experience in cable manufacturing with hands-on knowledge of plant systems, equipment and manufacturing software
• Ability to build structured training or technical content from the ground up without an existing department
• Proficiency in DMAIC and structured problem-solving methodologies
• Strong technical writing and content development skills
• Working knowledge of statistical and data systems used to analyze manufacturing performance and identify skill gaps
• Familiarity with risk management principles as applied to manufacturing environments

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy a structured onboarding program and skill-up curriculum for Cable Technology engineering staff across Hickory-area manufacturing sites
• Partner with SMEs to capture and codify plant process, equipment, and manufacturing knowledge into structured content
• Establish a competency and skills assessment process to identify and prioritize training needs across the engineering organization
• Deliver hands-on training using real manufacturing processes, equipment, tools, and plant software; travel between NC Cable Manufacturing sites as needed
• Track program effectiveness, refine content based on feedback, report outcomes to leadership, and evaluate build-vs-buy decisions for training content; manage external training vendor relationships where applicable

Job description

The company built on breakthroughs.

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.

Role Purpose

Corning's Optical Communications (COC) segment is one of the world's leading providers of fiber and optical solutions – and our Cable Technology organization is growing. We're looking for a technically credible engineer to build a training capability from the ground up: designing the onboarding programs, skill-up curricula, and knowledge-transfer systems that will define how our engineering teams develop for years to come. This is a high-visibility, build-from-scratch opportunity with a clear path into a Senior Development Engineer role once the training function is established and running sustainably.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deploy a structured onboarding program and skill-up curriculum for Cable Technology engineering staff across Hickory-area manufacturing sites
• Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) to capture and codify plant process, equipment, and manufacturing knowledge into structured, teachable content
• Establish a competency and skills assessment process to identify and prioritize training needs across the engineering organization
• Deliver hands-on training using real manufacturing processes, equipment, tools, and plant software; travel between NC Cable Manufacturing sites as needed to gather site-specific process knowledge and deliver in-person instruction
• Track program effectiveness, refine content based on feedback, report outcomes to leadership, and evaluate build-vs-buy decisions for training content; manage external training vendor relationships where applicable

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related technical field)
• 5+ years of professional experience in cable manufacturing with deep, hands-on knowledge of plant systems, equipment, and manufacturing software
• Demonstrated ability to build structured training or technical content from the ground up, without an existing department or template to draw from
• Proficiency in DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) and structured problem-solving methodologies
• Strong technical writing and content development skills
• Working knowledge of statistical and data systems used to analyze manufacturing performance and identify skill or knowledge gaps
• Familiarity with risk management principles as applied to manufacturing and process environments

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Prior experience in training design, curriculum development, or technical coaching
• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) or instructional design frameworks
• Experience managing external vendor or training-partner relationships
• Exposure to structured innovation methodologies
• Cross-functional experience across multiple Cable Manufacturing areas (process, equipment, quality)

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $101,784.00 - $139,953.00 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].