Assembly Process Technician

Job title: Assembly Process Technician

Role Purpose

The Assembly Process Technician supports and improves assembly operations through hands-on process execution, technical troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. This role serves as a key link between Production and Engineering, helping ensure assembly processes are stable, capable, and consistently meet quality, yield, and throughput targets.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical aptitude, structured problem-solving skills, and the ability to execute and refine standardized work within a precision manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Ownership & Execution

• Execute and sustain established assembly processes to ensure consistent and repeatable performance.

• Serve as the first-line technical resource for assembly-related issues on the production floor.

• Monitor key process metrics, including yield, defect rates, and cycle time, and escalate performance gaps as needed.

• Support compliance with control plans, work instructions, standard operating procedures, and other process documentation.

• Technical Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis

• Diagnose and resolve assembly defects, process variation, and equipment-related issues.

• Support root cause and corrective action activities, including data collection, analysis, and implementation.

• Partner with Engineering and Quality to investigate DMR/MRB issues and help drive corrective actions.

• Identify and reduce sources of scrap, rework, and process instability.

• Process Development & NPI Support

• Support engineering builds, prototype assembly, and new product introduction (NPI) activities.

• Assist in developing, refining, and validating assembly processes, fixtures, and tooling.

• Execute process trials, experiments, and capability studies to improve performance.

• Provide feedback on manufacturability, assembly challenges, and potential design gaps.

• Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement improvements that increase yield, reduce cycle time, and improve product quality.

• Support Lean, Six Sigma, and process excellence initiatives aligned with site priorities.

• Contribute to the development of standard work, visual aids, and error-proofing (poka-yoke) solutions.

• Help drive process stability and repeatability in a high-mix, precision assembly environment.

• Documentation & Process Control

• Maintain and update assembly work instructions, SOPs, and related process documentation.

• Support the development and sustainment of control plans and inspection methods.

• Ensure accurate process data capture and tracking within MES or other production systems.

• Assist in defining and standardizing best practices across assembly areas.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production to improve overall process performance.

• Support operator training on new or updated processes and standardized work.

• Provide technical input during audits, process reviews, and customer visits.

• Actively promote a culture of safety, quality, and accountability.

• Experiences/Education - Required

• Associate’s degree (AAS) in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, or a related field

• OR high school diploma/GED with 5–7+ years of relevant assembly or process experience

• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing or precision assembly environment

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, work instructions, and specifications

• Experiences/Education - Desired

• Experience supporting Process Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering teams

• Knowledge of GD&T, inspection methods, and quality systems such as AS9100 or ISO 9001

• Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies such as DMAIC, RCCA, or 8D

• Familiarity with MES, ERP, or other digital manufacturing systems

• Experience in optics, aerospace, or other high-precision assembly environments

• Core Competencies

• Process-focused mindset with strong operational discipline

• Data-driven problem solving and continuous improvement orientation

• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills

• High attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Ability to translate engineering intent into effective manufacturing execution

• This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

• The range for this position is $70,834.00 - $97,397.00 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.

• 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 aspirations, and career from day one.

• 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.

• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed