Microwave Lab Supervisor

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Corning’s businesses are ever‑evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Corning is seeking a Microwave (MW) Lab Supervisor to lead daily operations of our Radio Frequency (RF) coaxial connector qualification and validation laboratory in Phoenix, AZ. In this role, you will direct a technical team and ensure all testing is conducted in compliance with customer, industry, and military specifications — with accountability for lab readiness, documentation quality, scheduling, and operational efficiency.

This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity for a technically grounded supervisor ready to drive results in a fast‑paced, quality‑driven environment.

• Supervise and coordinate RF coaxial connector qualification and validation testing in accordance with customer requirements, industry standards, and applicable military specifications
• Manage daily laboratory operations including work scheduling, staffing, equipment readiness, and materials procurement to meet testing and reporting commitments
• Hire, onboard, train, and develop laboratory personnel; provide coaching, performance feedback, and corrective guidance as needed
• Oversee test planning, data documentation, and formal qualification report preparation to ensure accuracy and compliance with quality system requirements
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions; coordinate equipment maintenance, calibration, and interfacing with external laboratories and service providers

• Associate degree in Electronics or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• 6+ years of relevant technical experience in laboratory, engineering, manufacturing, quality, or testing environments
• Demonstrated experience leading technical work, projects, or laboratory activities
• Working knowledge of applicable military standards and specifications, including MIL-PRF-39012 and MIL-PRF-31031
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply Source Control Drawings (SCDs), technical documentation, and test requirements
• Knowledge of RF coaxial transmission principles and passive component test methods
• Experience developing and executing mechanical, electrical, and environmental test plans
• Proficiency with standard business systems and documentation tools

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