Mechanical Design Technician

Requisition Number: 76495   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.   Scope of Position:   The Mechanical Design Technician position will be responsible for equipment design and documentation as it pertains to new optical fiber capacity projects, cost avoidance initiatives, and replacement of obsolete parts in OFC manufacturing facilities for the Fiber Technology Platforms and Projects department. The primary component of the scope will be to assist the Equipment Projects team in execution of new capital equipment design, documentation and support the OFC engineering departments and manufacturing community with technology synergy.   Key Responsibilities:

Design and document current and future manufacturing equipment for global fiber manufacturing. Partner with multifunctional teams to define and deliver equipment technology for capital capacity, cost reduction, quality improvement, and standardization projects.

Support project execution by coordinating equipment packages, design reviews, stakeholder input, and integration of new technology. Identify obsolete production parts, evaluate alternatives, and support equipment improvements and replacement plans to reduce downtime. Troubleshoot development equipment in lab or manufacturing environment using basic mechanical tools. Travel to project and manufacturing sites as needed to assess equipment configurations, capture undocumented changes, and submit redlines through ECR/MCS processes. Create and maintain equipment, procedure, and project documentation using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CAD, Vault, and related documentation systems. Collaborate with CAD Drafting, ETQ, engineering, and receiving teams to ensure documentation compliance and support training for deployed equipment and processes.

Location : Wilmington, NC Normal Business Hours - 8am to 5pm

Travel average <25%, mostly within NC, but can include international sites 1-2x/year (India, Poland, China). Ability to secure a passport.

Associate’s degree in mechanical or industrial technical degree (design/drafting, mechanical, mechatronics, industrial) or relevant project and manufacturing equipment experience. Minimum of 1 years’ experience in designing and documenting manufacturing equipment.

Design with 3D tools like Autodesk Inventor,