Sr. Technician, Optics

Corning•City of Corning, NY

6d•$78,274 - $107,628•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets.

Requirements

Associates Degree
Commitment to safety, with experience leading safety upgrades and conducting risk assessments in a lab environment.
Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office platforms, including Excel and Teams.

Nice To Haves

Extensive hands-on experience with mechanical troubleshooting.
Proficiency in 3D printing and SolidWorks preferred.
Ability to work autonomously, showing initiative, and completing tasks with minimal supervision.
Self-motivated with excellent time management and a high level of personal accountability.
Excellent collaborative skills, fostering a positive team-focused environment.
Flexibility to adapt to change and willingness to perform various tasks as needed.
Professional communication skills with technicians, scientists, internal customers, department management, and suppliers.
Strong critical thinking abilities, with the capability to ask questions, make recommendations, and raise concerns.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with scientists, engineers, technical team, and management staff to meet project deliverables and drive technical solutions.
Operate and maintain department equipment, including troubleshooting and repairing.
Execute experimental plans, collect data, and document experimental setpoints and results.
Interact with internal customers to understand incoming laser processing requests and provide timely sample part delivery.
Perform assembly, installation, debugging, and start-up of new laser set-ups.
Ensure up-to-date process and safety documentation.
Utilize 3D printing and SolidWorks for custom part fabrication to accelerate process development.
Maintain lab cleanliness, safety, organization, manage inventory levels, and order supplies as needed.
Support new improvements to lab spaces, equipment, safety initiatives, and laser processes.
Coordinate the movement of samples between lab spaces, across campus, and arrange domestic and international shipments.