
Engineering Technician - Mechatronics
Wilmington, NCFull-time$59–82K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
Corning seeks an Engineering Technician to keep production running and help introduce new technology on the plant floor. The role troubleshoots equipment, supports process and safety improvements, and helps launch equipment and processes into production. It is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with travel up to 50%, mainly domestic. The position does not support immigration sponsorship.
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Full job description
Requisition Number: 79265
**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 is looking for an Engineering Technician to keep production running and help bring new technology onto the plant floor. You will troubleshoot equipment, work alongside operators and engineers on process and safety improvements, and help launch new equipment and processes into production. This is a Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm role with up to 50% travel, mainly domestic.
Key Responsibilities
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Troubleshoot and resolve issues with production operations and plant equipment, independently carrying assigned projects through to completion.
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Partner with operators, team leaders, and engineers to develop and implement process, equipment, and safety improvements.
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Help develop equipment specifications and lead reviews of proposals and quotes before purchase.
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Create maintenance, operator training, troubleshooting, and process documentation, and support master trainers on new equipment.
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Support product development by planning how new equipment and processes move into production and confirming they are repeatable.
Experiences/Education - Required
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High school diploma or equivalent
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2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
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Working knowledge of mechanical systems and equipment
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Working proficiency in Excel
Travel Requirements
- Based on project assignment, travel could be up to 50% primarily within North Carolina with potential international travel
Experiences/Education - Desired
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2-year technical degree, preferably in Mechatronics
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Experience troubleshooting electrical and/or mechanical systems
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Knowledge of controls and controls troubleshooting
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Experience with design software CAD
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Data analysis skills
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Ability to use basic measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, rulers)
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $59,283.00 - $81,515.00 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 1,927 open Engineering Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$59–82K/yr
- North Carolina median$74–119K/yr24 salary ranges
- US median$66–97K/yr436 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $70K, is 26% below the North Carolina median midpoint ($95K) — in the lowest quarter of Engineering Technician salary ranges in North Carolina.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 62 open Engineering Technician jobs in North Carolina and 1,927 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in North Carolina
- Black & Veatch20 open
- Amazon4 open
- Serco4 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Engineering Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (1,482 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 756 of the 1,927 open Engineering Technician jobs (39%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 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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