Measurement Technician

Requisition Number: 69630

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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.

Location:

This position will be located in Corning, NY until at least Q1 2026, at which time it will be permanently relocated to Wilmington, NC.

• Candidates local to Corning, NY, must be willing to relocate to Wilmington, NC.
• Candidates local to Wilmington, NC will be required to travel frequently or be temporarily based in Corning, NY until the move in 2026.

Day To Day Responsibilities

• Provide technician-level measurement and testing capabilities in the optical test area at the Center for Fiber-Optic Testing.
• Independently collect, organize, analyze and graph data, publish reports, and maintain accurate records regarding products and optical testing systems.
• Support new product development and enhancements to existing products by organizing and conducting qualification tests.
• Support efforts to develop new optical measurement methods for evaluating fiber and associated systems.
• Perform routine calibration, certification, maintenance, and troubleshooting of optical test equipment.
• Provide and maintain formal documentation of measurement procedures.
• Develop and communicate schedules and manage timelines for assigned tasks.
• Facilitate project completion between groups in the laboratory.

Projects Involved With

• Perform testing in support of new product and process development, qualification and characterization, competitive analysis, fundamental understanding, customer issues and requests, and manufacturing.
• Conduct optical measurement method development.
• Conduct experiments to evaluate fiber performance and fiber reliability in the application space.
• Support development of improved measurement and experimental techniques for evaluating the performance of fiber and related systems.

Education: A.A.S. in Electrical Technology (or similar), B.E.T, or B.S. in technical field

Required Skills

• Attention to fine detail and a desire for in-depth technical understanding.
• Ability to develop a strong fundamental understating of a measurement and system.
• Familiarity with optical and electronic instrumentation.
• Strong technical communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to assimilate new information and use it for a comparison to future expectations.
• Technical problem solving experience, critical thinking, and data-based decision making skills.
• Strong facility with math and physics.

Desired Skills

• Data analysis skills with Excel or other software package.
• LabView and/or Visual Basic programming skills.
• Relevant electrical engineering coursework – DSP, Signals and Systems, etc.

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time: 40 hours/week, Monday through Friday

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $53,525 - $94,204 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

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Corning offers you the total package. 

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one

• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions. 
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.
• 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.    
• 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 peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors. 

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] .