Technical Writer

About the role

The Optical Communications segment of Corning has evolved to offer a broader range of optical solutions. This role is within the Technical Writer team, focusing on creating technical documentation for custom automation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Author technical specifications for external suppliers, defining performance, functionality, design, and interface requirements for custom equipment.
• Write engineering manuals and reports summarizing design, build, and test results of development and pilot production equipment.
• Interview engineers to capture and translate information into clear, accurate documentation.
• Navigate 3D CAD models in SolidWorks to isolate parts, review assemblies, and create cross-sections.
• Create 2D block diagrams, flow diagrams, and concept sketches using Microsoft Visio.
• Validate documents through structured review with subject-matter experts, maintaining version control and consistent formatting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication, Journalism, Professional Writing, Science Writing, or English with 2–4 years of professional writing experience; or a Master’s degree in one of these fields with 0–2 years of experience.
• Demonstrated ability to write clearly for non-expert readers without sacrificing technical accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to interview subject-matter experts and turn complex information into structured, readable documents.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word and comfort producing diagrams in Microsoft Visio or a similar tool.
• Curiosity about how mechanical, electrical, and software systems work, and willingness to learn enough about them to write about them accurately.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Prior experience writing for industrial equipment, manufacturing systems, automation, or engineering hardware.
• Experience navigating 3D models in SolidWorks, or willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with supplier-facing documents such as technical specifications, scopes of work, or RFQ packages.
• Willingness to learn and apply generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT or Copilot, to support drafting and editing.

Skills

• Clear communication for non-expert readers.
• Technical writing for industrial equipment and systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Visio.
• Ability to navigate 3D CAD models in SolidWorks.
• Experience with supplier-facing documents.
• Knowledge of generative AI tools.

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives aligned with business results.
• 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions growing throughout career.
• Matching contributions to 401(k) savings plan.
• Health and well-being benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and EAP.
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues.

Pay

$68,723.00 - $94,495.00 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.

Schedule

Monday through Friday during standard business hours. Up to 15% international travel, including occasional travel to supplier sites.

Application Instructions

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.