Technician, Measurements

Corning, NYPosted 1 weeks ago

Scope of Position

Performs a variety of technical duties and activities as a part of the Applied Research and Development (AR&D) measurement group including:

Perform testing in support of new product and process development, qualification and characterization, competitive analysis, fundamental understanding, customer issues and requests, and manufacturing.
Conduct optical measurement method development.
Conduct experiments to evaluate fiber performance and fiber reliability in the application space.
Support development of improved measurement and experimental techniques for evaluating the performance of fiber and related systems.

Provide technician-level measurement and testing capabilities in the optical test area at Sullivan Park Fiber measurements lab.
Independently collect, organize, analyze and graph data, publish reports, and maintain accurate records regarding products and optical testing systems.
Support new product development and enhancements to existing products by organizing and conducting qualification tests.
Support efforts to develop new optical measurement methods for evaluating fiber and associated systems.
Perform routine calibration, certification, maintenance, and troubleshooting of optical test equipment.
Provide and maintain formal documentation of measurement procedures.
Develop and communicate schedules and manage timelines for assigned tasks.
Facilitate project completion between groups in the laboratory.

Associates Degree in a technical field or strong Math/Science background and/or experiences
2+ years experience in technician roles
Willingness to learn new skills and gain a deeper understanding of processes
Attention to fine detail and a desire for in-depth technical understanding.
Ability to develop a strong fundamental understating of a measurement and system.
Familiarity with optical and electronic instrumentation.
Strong technical communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to assimilate new information and use it for a comparison to future expectations.
Experience with optical fiber handling
Technical problem solving experience, critical thinking, and data-based decision making skills.
Follows previously defined procedures. Proposes and implements basic solutions to routine problems

Documentation and/or technical report writing experience
Experience working in or with a Corning Development group
Data analysis skills with Excel or other software package.
LabView and/or Visual Basic programming skills.
Ability to work within a team environment
Ability to communicate requirements, concerns and scheduling changes to cross functional teams
Demonstrates a positive, can do attitude
Ability to work independently, without detailed day-to-day direction
Ability to estimate required effort based upon experience at doing a similar task