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Quality Tech III

**Date:** Jul 9, 2025

**Location:** Newton, NC, US, 28658

**Company:** Corning

Requisition Number: 69415

The company built on breakthroughs. ​ 

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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

Proactively addressing customer quality needs, including methods and procedures designed to ensure that Corning’s products meet specifications and that Corning specifications meet/exceed customer requirements. This role focuses on minimizing customer risk by ensuring product capability during initial development and on-going operations of new products and processes in TCP. This role ensures that QA/PQAs are developed and adhered to and updating those systems with new information. This role works closely with division Quality and Technology organizations to aid in new product PQA/QA development and plant Engineering for capability improvements.

Key Responsibilities

+ Evaluate the impact of product, process and equipment changes on product attributes and quality architectures.

+ Perform basic troubleshooting/problem solving of process and mechanical issues.

+ Complete basic installations of components.

+ Assist with construction of jigs and fixtures

+ Assist in performing set up and performance verification of cabling measurement systems

+ Configure product samples for quality testing

+ Setup/perform and track/report progress of testing as directed.

+ Work with engineering on Proactive Sustainable Solutions vs. reactive responses

+ Interface with all manufacturing departments and Technology teams to assist with the development and implementation of processes or equipment improvements into manufacturing

+ Conduct basic data analysis

+ Document process procedures to enable production to run equipment and products efficiently and within specifications

+ Capable of working within the manufacturing plants MOC systems, including MCN/MCS, WindChill, and adding spare parts.

Experiences/Education - Required

+ 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment (a mechanical or electrical tech to support process equipment in an engineering support or maintenance role)

+ Mechanical and/or Controls aptitude.

+ Working knowledge of mechanical assemblies.

+ Ability to complete assignments accurately and at a pre-defined schedule

+ Detail oriented

+ Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team

+ Able to Clearly Express Technical Ideas

+ Written and Oral Communication Skills

+ Hands-on technical skills using test and measuring equipment

+ Ability to use basic measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, and rulers)

+ Use of Hand Tools.

+ Basic understanding of cabling process and equipment

+ Familiarity with computer applications such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

+ Data analysis capability – Excel

+ Sound decision making skills. Makes decisions based on data.

+ Ability to handle multiple tasks and issues effectively.

+ Ability to work with a Technical Project Team

Experiences/Education - Desired

+ 2 year technical degree

+ CAD Skills – Basic 3D Design (CREO or SolidWorks) or willingness to learn

+ Ability to complete rapid prototyping of jigs and fixtures

+ Other technician and/or operator roles that lead to a better understanding of the ribbon equipment & processes.

+ Reads fabrication drawings and electrical schematics.

+ Familiarity with Quality Systems (BIQCP, PQA, MSA, FMEA, MCN/MCS)

+ Data analysis capability – Minitab or JMP

+ Controls knowledge and troubleshooting ability

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $69,091.00 - $95,001.00 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. 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.

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, 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.

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