Requisition Number: 77294

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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.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

Be a subject matter expert on plant PA (Pollution Abatement) distributed control system (DCS).
Be a subject matter expert for the PA Process and its equipment (Scrubbers, Baghouses, Gas control process, etc.
Responsible for design, installation, and documentation for all PA controls systems and processes.
Works with project, engineering, and operations teams on modification/expansion of these systems.
Serves as technical expert in a specialty area and train off-hour support personnel for first level response.
Leads mechanical and electrical trades resources on repairs, renovations, and maintenance of PA systems.
Plan, schedule, and direct trades resources using computerized work order system.
Support and maintain required regulatory and Corning safety and environmental requirements.
Coordinates activities to design-in safety (FMEA, HAZOP, JSA, LOTO, etc.).
Create and update documents such as machine specs, drawings, Standard Operating Procedures.
Provide periodic off-hours on-call support.
Coordinate outside vendors to maintain system integrity.
Hurricane lock-in/start-up team support – expected to be a participant in Hurricane contingency.

Travel Requirements:

Approximately 5% or less.

Hours of work/work schedule/flextime:

40 hours/week.

Required Education:

Associate degree in a technical discipline OR a High School Diploma with 8+ years in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Required Skills:

Mechanical aptitude.
Other technician and/or operator roles that lead to a better understanding of the equipment and processes.
Reads blueprints and/or technical drawings.
Demonstrates strong technical curiosity.
Has strong approach to problem solving and troubleshooting.
Strong safety awareness.
PC proficient – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Good written and communication skills.
Willingness and ability to learn new skills and knowledge.

Desired Skills:

Experience in instrumentation, electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and repair.
Experience with ABB DCS Controls Systems.
Project Management skills.
People Management experience.
Self-directed/Detail oriented.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $70,954.00 - $97,562.00 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.

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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. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [email protected].

About the company

Corning is a materials science company that develops and manufactures specialty glass, ceramics, and related components for multiple industries. Its products include specialty glass for smartphone screens, glass substrates for high-performance displays, optical fiber and connectivity solutions, and glass/ceramic components for automotive emission controls, along with vessels and surfaces for life sciences. It differentiates itself by offering a broad, engineered portfolio across markets, backed by material science expertise and end-to-end components and systems that integrate into devices and infrastructure. Its goal is to enable the performance and reliability of customers’ products by providing durable, high-quality materials and connected solutions that scale with demand for bandwidth, displays, automotive emissions control, and life sciences.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Corning, New York

Founded

1851

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

September 29, 2026 AT&T signed a more than $3 billion fiber supply deal.
July 28, 2026 Q2 core sales rose 17% to $4.74 billion.
June 8, 2026 Amazon multibillion-dollar agreement adds fiber demand and 1,000 North Carolina jobs.

What critics are saying

September 11, 2026 Corning launched a $2 billion ATM, triggering investor scrutiny.
Pomerantz investigations on October 1, 2026 create securities-fraud overhang and headline risk.
If hyperscaler fiber demand slows, new North Carolina and Texas plants face underutilization.

What makes Corning unique

Corning’s 175-year glass and ceramics manufacturing base compounds with optical-physics expertise.
May 6, 2026 NVIDIA partnership expands U.S. optical connectivity capacity 10x.
September 2026 ECOC demo with Qualcomm and Lumentum embeds Corning in AI interconnect design.

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Family Planning Benefits
Company Equity
Wellness Program

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Headcount

6 month growth

1 year growth

19%

2 year growth

21%

WWAY-TV, LLC

Oct 19th, 2026

Wilmington considers $2 million incentive to secure Corning expansion.

Wilmington considers $2 million incentive to secure Corning expansion. 3 hours ago WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) - A major economic development decision is now in the hands of Wilmington City Council, which will decide whether to contribute $2 million toward an incentive package designed to bring a major Corning expansion to New Hanover County. County commissioners have already unanimously approved $3 million in incentives for the proposed expansion. The City Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday evening on whether to add $2 million to the package. Corning, a multinational manufacturer of fiber-optics used in data centers and internet networks, is considering expanding its Wilmington operations. Local leaders hope the incentives will help secure the project and encourage the company to continue investing in the area. "We're pushing hard, and we really want them to end up selecting Wilmington, New Hanover County, as the place for them to make their expansion," said New Hanover County Commissioner Dane Scalise. Scalise said the county wants to encourage Corning to expand its existing Wilmington facility rather than pursue other locations. "Corning is a major, multinational company. They have operations throughout the world, and we love that they're here, they've been here for a long time, and the fact that they're considering this area and that they want to expand their operations here is a really good sign," said Scalise. The proposed incentive package, known as Project Pearl 2, would provide financial incentives tied to the company's investment in its facility and the jobs it creates. Wilmington Chief of Staff Dennis Lacaria explained how the program works. "It's basically a credit against tax revenues that are generated through a business relocation or expansion. In this case, it's an expansion. of an existing business, making an investment in their facility, hiring and jobs, and this was a package that had to be competitive as well, and we worked with our partners in the county, and everybody had an opportunity to share in this project," said Lacaria. Beyond the potential Corning expansion, city and county officials say incentives can help demonstrate that the region is prepared to compete for major business investments and attract additional employers. "Whenever we showcase to the broader business community that we're open for business, that we're serious operators, this is something that brings more jobs to our community, that's part of the value proposition here," said Scalise. City Council's vote Tuesday will determine whether Wilmington joins the county in contributing to the incentive package as local leaders work to secure Corning's proposed expansion.

Insider Monkey

Oct 19th, 2026

Corning is moving beyond fiber cables. Can AI networking pay off?

Corning is moving beyond fiber cables. Can AI networking pay off? Published October 19, 2026 at 9:39 am EDT Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) is one of the top 10 Co-Packaged Optics Stocks to buy in 2026. It is benefiting from the AI data center boom, and its push into photonics could provide another growth driver. On October 12, the company joined Lumentum and Astera Labs to demonstrate optical connectivity for AI rack-scale systems at the 2026 Open Compute Project Global Summit. The demonstration focused on PCIe connectivity over optics, highlighting the industry's push to move optical technology closer to computing hardware. Earlier, Corning partnered with Nvidia to expand US manufacturing capacity, including a planned tenfold increase in optical connectivity capacity. In my view, these developments show that the company is positioning itself to benefit from both current AI infrastructure demand and the next phase of optical networking. GLW is capitalizing on AI infrastructure demand, but where can investors find other AI stocks that offer an even better growth rate? Fortunately, GLW ranks at 10th in our Top 10 Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) Stocks to Buy in 2026, which means there are 9 other CPO stocks with an even better growth rate! Why I think Corning deserves a place on the list. Corning's biggest opportunity is to sell more optical components inside AI systems, not just more fiber-optic cables. During its July earnings call, CEO Wendell Weeks said the company had not traditionally supplied components inside these systems. CPO could change that. Corning already has a growing AI network business, with Optical Communications sales rising 32% year-over-year to $2.07 billion in Q2 2026. Management also said it sees a potential $10 billion revenue opportunity by 2030 from a new photonics platform for components inside equipment. It stressed that the timing and the degree of adoption are uncertain, and it hasn't given a photonics revenue outlook for the next year. In my view, Corning's growing optical networking business gives it an existing growth engine, while CPO could provide an additional source of growth as AI systems become more demanding. CPO could open a new growth path for the company, but growth potential is only part of the investment picture. Explore 10 stocks with low debt and strong free cash flow. Corning's growth potential must justify its premium. Corning trades well above its historical average, and its growth outlook will need to justify that premium. The forward non-GAAP P/E of 44.81x is about 84% above its 5-year average of 24.31x, while the forward price-to-sales ratio of 6.57x is more than double its historical average of 3.14x. Earnings growth could help support these multiples. Analysts expect EPS to grow 30.41% in December 2026 and 33.02% in December 2027. However, slower AI spending or delayed CPO adoption could pressure the stock. In my view, Corning's existing AI networking growth and long-term CPO opportunity make the stock worth buying for investors willing to accept its premium valuation and execution risks. Hedge funds have been piling in. Funds holding GLW rose from 91 in Q1 to 99 in Q2. The value of their stakes rose much more sharply, going from $4 billion to $5.1 billion.

WWAY-TV, LLC

Oct 16th, 2026

Corning reportedly behind $585 million Wilmington expansion proposal that could bring 414 jobs.

Corning reportedly behind $585 million Wilmington expansion proposal that could bring 414 jobs. 3 hours ago WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) - Corning Inc. is reportedly the company behind a proposed $585 million expansion in Wilmington that could create more than 400 jobs. According to the Greater Wilmington Business Journal, the optical fiber manufacturer has been identified as the company associated with an economic development proposal known as Project Pearl 2. Wilmington City Council and the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners are expected to consider a combined $5 million in economic development incentives for the project next week. While Corning is not named in the public meeting agendas, documents show the proposed expansion would create 414 full-time jobs over five years, with an average annual salary of $85,080. The project would also involve $585 million in investments toward property, facilities and equipment. Under the proposal, New Hanover County would provide up to $3 million in incentives over five years, while the city of Wilmington would contribute up to $2 million. The payments would be tied to specific job creation and investment requirements, meaning the company would have to meet certain targets to receive the incentives. According to city documents, the company would need to create 16 jobs and invest $50.5 million in 2027 to qualify for that year's maximum city payment of $400,000. The jobs would have to be full-time positions based at the Wilmington facility and maintained through 2031. Corning already operates a manufacturing facility on North College Road in Wilmington, employing approximately 1,000 people. The company has recently announced major agreements with technology companies, including Amazon, Meta, NVIDIA and AT&T, as demand for optical fiber continues to grow. In a statement to the Business Journal, a Corning spokesperson declined to comment on the potential expansion, citing the ongoing government process. Public hearings on the proposed incentives are scheduled during next week's Wilmington City Council and New Hanover County Board of Commissioners meetings. Neither government has approved the incentives, and the company's involvement has not been officially confirmed in the public agenda documents.

Benzinga

Oct 12th, 2026

Lumentum, Astera Labs, and Corning to demonstrate 1060 nm vcsel-based PCIe over optics for AI rack-scale connectivity at the 2026 OCP Global Summit.

Lumentum, Astera Labs, and Corning to demonstrate 1060 nm vcsel-based PCIe over optics for AI rack-scale connectivity at the 2026 OCP Global Summit. Stock score locked: want to see it? Benzinga Rankings give you vital metrics on any stock - anytime. Joint rack-level demonstration combines Astera Labs Scorpio Smart Fabric Switch, Lumentum high-density VCSEL optical interconnect platform, and Corning multimode fiber connectivity Lumentum Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:LITE), Astera Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALAB), and Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) today announced a joint demonstration of PCIe-over-optics connectivity for AI rack-scale architectures at the 2026 OCP Global Summit in San Jose, California. The rack-level demonstration combines an Astera Labs Scorpio Smart Fabric Switch with Lumentum's 1060 nm VCSEL-based optical interconnect platform and Corning multimode fiber connectivity. The demonstration will be available at Astera Labs booth #B34 from October 12-15. The demonstration will showcase fully operational optical links that use VCSEL transmitters and photodetectors to extend PCIe connectivity within an AI rack. By transporting PCIe over many parallel optical channels, the architecture is designed to help address the reach, cable density, signal integrity, power, and thermal constraints that can limit conventional electrical interconnects as rack-scale AI systems grow. The optical interconnect uses high-density 1060 nm VCSEL and photodetector arrays implemented with advanced packaging, including two-dimensional arrays with backside lens technology. Built on Lumentum's ultra-high-volume manufacturing platform in 3D sensing for smartphone devices, it is designed to support high bandwidth density, strong signal integrity, and efficient optical connectivity for rack-level AI architectures. Astera Labs' Scorpio Smart Fabric Switch provides the switching element for the demonstration, showing how optical connectivity can extend reach within rack-scale AI systems while preserving a PCIe-based architecture. The proof-of-concept system is designed to demonstrate multiple 32 Gb/s NRZ optical channels over Corning multimode fiber and an error-free PCIe-5 link. The configuration combines a high-density Lumentum optical engine with Astera Labs' Scorpio Smart Fabric Switch in a rack-representative system arrangement. "AI infrastructure is pushing optical connectivity closer to the compute system where reach, density, and power represent significant challenges," said Matt Sysak, Chief Technology Officer, Lumentum. "This demonstration with Astera Labs and Corning shows how Lumentum's 1060 nm VCSEL platform can extend PCIe connectivity and unlock a whole new class of functionality." "As AI clusters scale to unprecedented levels, we are breaking the constraints of single rack-level architectures," said Adit Narasimha, Senior Vice President, Signal Connectivity Group, Astera Labs. "This demonstration shows how VCSEL-based front-end optics are enabled by Astera Labs' Scorpio Smart Fabric Switch and COSMOS link intelligence to deliver lower latency, improve power efficiency, increase bandwidth density, and overcome connectivity bottlenecks across rack-scale AI systems." "As optical links move closer to compute devices, fiber connectivity must support increasing density, precision, and scalability," said Claude Echahamian, Vice President and General Manager, Emerging Businesses and EMEA, Corning Optical Communications. "Corning's multimode fiber solutions and industry-leading MMC connectivity help enable this demonstration and support the evolution of high-density optical interconnects for AI infrastructure. As AI clusters continue to grow in size and complexity, Corning is committed to developing fiber and connectivity technologies that enable emerging compute networks and smart fabric architectures." About Lumentum Lumentum (NASDAQ:LITE) is a global leader in optical and photonic technologies that power the networks and infrastructure behind AI, cloud computing, and next-generation communications. Built on decades of photonics innovation, Lumentum delivers high-performance lasers, modules, and optical subsystems that enable scalable, energy-efficient data center connectivity, advanced telecom networks, industrial manufacturing, and sensing applications. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company operates R&D, manufacturing, and sales facilities worldwide. Learn more at www.lumentum.com. About Astera Labs Astera Labs (NASDAQ:ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. By collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners, Astera Labs enables organizations to unlock the full potential of modern AI. Astera Labs' Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates CXL(R), Ethernet, NVLink Fusion, PCIe(R), and UALink(TM) semiconductor-based technologies with the company's COSMOS software suite to unify diverse components into cohesive, flexible systems that deliver end-to-end scale-up and scale-out connectivity. The company's custom connectivity solutions business complements its standards-based portfolio, enabling customers to deploy tailored architectures to meet their unique infrastructure requirements. Discover more at www.asteralabs.com. About Corning Incorporated Corning (www.corning.com) is one of the world's leading innovators in materials science, with a 175-year track record of life-changing inventions. Corning applies its unparalleled expertise in glass science, ceramic science, and optical physics, along with its deep manufacturing and engineering capabilities to develop category-defining products that transform industries and enhance people's lives. Corning succeeds through sustained investment in RD&E, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and deep, trust-based relationships with customers who are global leaders in their industries. Corning's capabilities are versatile and synergistic, which allows the company to evolve to meet changing market needs, while also helping its customers capture new opportunities in dynamic industries. Today, Corning's markets include optical communications, mobile consumer electronics, display, automotive, solar, semiconductors, and life sciences. Lumentum Media Contacts Press: Victoria McDonald, +1.408.404.0636; [email protected] Investors: Kathy Ta, +1.408.750.3853; [email protected] Corning Media Contacts Press: Brian Dresdow; [email protected] Investors: Christopher Keenan; [email protected] Posted In:

Yahoo Finance

Oct 10th, 2026

Caterpillar hits record $20B quarter while Corning targets $40B by 2030

Investors weighing Caterpillar against Corning are choosing between industrial infrastructure and technological innovation. Caterpillar, a construction and mining equipment manufacturer, generated $67.6 billion in revenue in FY 2025, up 4.3%, though net income fell to $8.9 billion from $10.8 billion the previous year. Corning, a materials science company supplying optical communications and display technologies, posted stronger growth. Its FY 2025 revenue reached $15.6 billion, up 19.1%, whilst net income surged to $1.6 billion from $506 million. The company secured a multi-billion-dollar supply agreement with AT&T extending through 2030. Caterpillar trades at a forward P/E of 30.0x versus Corning's 49.7x, reflecting Corning's faster growth trajectory. Corning's optical communications business grew over 30% year-over-year, driven by AI data centre demand, with ambitious revenue targets of $20 billion by end-2026 and $40 billion by 2030. Despite Caterpillar's record backlog and reliable dividend, Corning's AI infrastructure exposure offers more compelling growth potential for patient investors.

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