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Measurements Technician

Corning Incorporated

Wilmington, NCFull-time$59–81K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$59–81K/yr
Location
Wilmington, NC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Associate's degree

Job overview

Corning’s Optical Communications division seeks a Measurements Technician to support optical manufacturing measurement systems, equipment qualification, and process improvement. The role involves designing experiments, analyzing data, and collaborating with engineering and operations teams to address manufacturing challenges and support global manufacturing sites. The position is based in Wilmington, North Carolina, with less than 15% travel and rotating off-hours support.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Basic OpticsOptical SystemsElectrical SystemsEquipment CalibrationEquipment QualificationEquipment CertificationData RetrievalData PlottingData AnalysisFiber Optic TestingComputer-Based MeasurementAutomation Equipment SetupAutomation Equipment SupportOptical ManufacturingAssembly ProcessesDevice Testing

Qualifications

Associate's Degree or Higher5+ Years ExperienceElectronic, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or Related

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Requisition Number: 78741

**The company built on breakthroughs.  **

**Join us. **

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.

Come break through with us.

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.

Role Purpose

Corning's Optical Communications division is seeking a Measurement Technician to provide technical support for optical manufacturing measurement systems, equipment qualification, and process improvement. In this role, you will design experiments, analyze data, and collaborate with engineering and operations teams to solve complex manufacturing challenges and support global manufacturing sites.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead or support the build, qualification, and deployment of new measurement systems; troubleshoot equipment issues through data analysis and structured experimentation

  • Design and execute experiments to identify and implement improvements to measurement systems and production processes

  • Track key process metrics, conduct trend analysis, and develop and implement response plans to address performance gaps

  • Serve as project lead or technical team member on equipment development projects; provide support to global manufacturing teams

  • Develop and maintain engineering and operations documentation; deliver training to operations personnel on equipment and process changes

  • Recommend and implement process and equipment improvements; identify chronic issues and drive corrective actions

  • Actively support plant safety initiatives and ensure quality and repeatability of processes and products

Additional Information

  • Location: Wilmington, NC

  • Hours: 40+hours/week with flexibility for off-hours support scheduled on a rotating basis with team

  • Travel: Less than 15%, mostly in North Carolina, occasionally international

Experiences/Education - Required

  • Associate's degree or higher in Electronic, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or other relevant engineering disciplines

  • 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or technology environment

  • Familiarity with basic optics and optical systems

  • Knowledge of basic electrical systems

  • Experience with equipment calibration, qualification, and certification

  • Proficiency in data retrieval, plotting, and analysis

Experiences/Education - Desired

  • Working knowledge of test equipment used to characterize fiber optic assemblies

  • Experience with computer-based measurement or automation equipment setup and support

  • Experience in optical manufacturing, including assembly processes and device testing

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $59,046.00 - $81,188.00 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 [email protected] .

How this job compares

Set against the 1,526 open Manufacturing Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$59–81K/yr
  • US median$53–81K/yr196 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $70K, is 3% above the US median midpoint ($68K) — in the middle half of Manufacturing Technician salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 64 open Manufacturing Technician jobs in North Carolina and 1,526 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in North Carolina
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience — more than three in four Manufacturing Technician postings that state a minimum ask for (median 2 years, across 843 postings).
Education
This posting asks for an associate degree; 38 of the 1,526 open Manufacturing Technician jobs (2%) ask for an associate degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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