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Materials Development Technician

Corning
Hickory, NC, US, 28601 Posted Sep 29, 2026
On-siteUSD 58,411 - 80,316 / year

About this role

Materials Development Technician

The Materials Development Technician’s main responsibility is to carryout 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.

Job Responsibilities:

  • The Technician will be responsible for understanding the operation, maintenance and calibration of appropriate lab equipment.
  • The Technician will have to understand the accuracy of the equipment that is used for a specific test.
  • The Technician will need to understand and follow test procedures used in cable standards or customer specific standard equivalents.
  • The Technician will be required to use a Work Request System to receive requests, to acknowledge customer work requirements and to communicate expected work request timing with customers and Laboratory Supervisor/Manager.
  • The technician will need to be proficient with the use of computers, the computer software needed, and calibration maintenance to properly operate test equipment within test limits.
  • The Technician will be responsible for presenting data effectively in the Work Request System in a timely manner and communicating results with the requestor/customer upon completion of work.
  • It is the responsibility of the Cable Laboratory Technician to complete work assigned and prioritized by their Lab Supervisor/Manager.
  • The technician will need to attentive to consistent material handling procedures with an awareness of safe material transport according to environmental, hazardous materials protocols, and hazardous waste regulations.
  • The technician will be knowledgeable in their assigned testing well enough to train new technicians on the proper use and maintenance of the assigned lab equipment.

Education/Experience Requirements:

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

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $58,411.00 - $80,316.00 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 contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
  • Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
  • Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment.

Nearest Major Market: Hickory

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