Technical Trainer

Corning•Hickory, NC

6d•$101,784 - $139,953

About The Position

Corning’s Optical Communications segment is seeking a technically credible engineer to establish a training capability for its Cable Technology organization. The role will build onboarding programs, skill-up curricula, and knowledge-transfer systems for engineering teams across Hickory-area manufacturing sites. This is a high-visibility, build-from-scratch opportunity, with a stated path into a Senior Development Engineer role once the training function is established and operating sustainably. The Technical Trainer will partner with subject matter experts to capture manufacturing knowledge and turn it into teachable content, assess organizational training needs, and deliver hands-on instruction. The position involves travel between North Carolina Cable Manufacturing sites as needed to learn site-specific processes and provide in-person training. It also includes tracking program effectiveness, refining content, reporting outcomes to leadership, and making build-versus-buy decisions for training content, including managing external training vendors where applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or a related technical field).
At least 5 years of professional experience in cable manufacturing, with deep, hands-on knowledge of plant systems, equipment, and manufacturing software.
Demonstrated ability to build structured training or technical content from the ground up without an existing department or template.
Proficiency in DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) and structured problem-solving methodologies.
Strong technical writing and content development skills.
Working knowledge of statistical and data systems used to analyze manufacturing performance and identify skill or knowledge gaps.
Familiarity with risk management principles as applied to manufacturing and process environments.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in training design, curriculum development, or technical coaching.
Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) or instructional design frameworks.
Experience managing external vendor or training-partner relationships.
Exposure to structured innovation methodologies.
Cross-functional experience across multiple Cable Manufacturing areas, including process, equipment, and quality.

Responsibilities

Design and deploy a structured onboarding program and skill-up curriculum for Cable Technology engineering staff across Hickory-area manufacturing sites.
Partner with subject matter experts to capture and codify plant process, equipment, and manufacturing knowledge into structured, teachable content.
Establish a competency and skills assessment process to identify and prioritize training needs across the engineering organization.
Deliver hands-on training using real manufacturing processes, equipment, tools, and plant software.
Travel between North Carolina Cable Manufacturing sites as needed to gather site-specific process knowledge and deliver in-person instruction.
Track program effectiveness, refine content based on feedback, and report outcomes to leadership.
Evaluate build-versus-buy decisions for training content and manage external training vendor relationships where applicable.

Benefits

Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
A 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions.
Matching contributions to a 401(k) savings plan; total company contributions to retirement accounts can reach 7% to 12% of pay, depending on age and years of service.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Paid parental leave and family building support.
Fitness benefits.
Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits.
Disease management programs.
Paid time off.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Recognition program.