Materials Development Technician

Corning•Hickory, NC

9d•$58,411 - $80,316•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Development Technician’s main responsibility is to carry out specified cable testing in accordance with appropriate customer optical fiber cable standards including but not limited to GR-20, GR-409 and/or other customer specific standard tests. 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. Our people 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.

Requirements

AAS degree in a Technical Field or 2 years of experience in a related field

Responsibilities

Understanding the operation, maintenance, and calibration of appropriate lab equipment.
Understanding the accuracy of the equipment that is used for a specific test.
Understanding and following test procedures used in cable standards or customer specific standard equivalents.
Using a Work Request System to receive requests, acknowledge customer work requirements, and communicate expected work request timing with customers and Laboratory Supervisor/Manager.
Being proficient with the use of computers, the computer software needed, and calibration maintenance to properly operate test equipment within test limits.
Presenting data effectively in the Work Request System in a timely manner and communicating results with the requestor/customer upon completion of work.
Completing work assigned and prioritized by their Lab Supervisor/Manager.
Being attentive to consistent material handling procedures with an awareness of safe material transport according to environmental, hazardous materials protocols, and hazardous waste regulations.
Being knowledgeable in their assigned testing well enough to train new technicians on the proper use and maintenance of the assigned lab equipment.