Explore opportunities in North Carolina.

Corning has a strong presence across North Carolina, with teams in Durham, Charlotte, Concord, Hickory, Newton, Trivium, Winston-Salem, and Wilmington. Across life sciences, advanced manufacturing, engineering, technology, and business functions, our North Carolina locations offer opportunities to grow your career, build new skills, and contribute to innovations that impact the world.

Charlotte, NC

Home to the headquarters of Corning Optical Communications, Charlotte is where breakthrough technology, global strategy, and innovation come together to help shape the future of connectivity. Join a team that's expanding broadband access, powering AI infrastructure, and enabling the networks the world relies on—all while building your career in one of America's fastest-growing cities.

Hickory

Located in North Carolina's thriving manufacturing corridor, Corning's Hickory Cable Plant helps power the future of global connectivity. As part of our Optical Communications business, the facility manufactures advanced optical cable solutions that support broadband expansion, data centers, AI infrastructure, and next-generation networks worldwide. Beyond the workplace, Catawba County offers an exceptional quality of life with affordable living, a strong manufacturing and technology presence, and easy access to Lake Hickory, the Blue Ridge Mountains, vibrant downtowns, and family-friendly communities.

Trivium

At Corning's Trivium manufacturing campus in North Carolina, you'll be part of a world-class operation helping to power the future of connectivity. Home to the largest optical cable manufacturing plant in the world, Trivium combines advanced manufacturing, innovation, and operational excellence to support the growing demand for high-speed broadband and optical connectivity solutions. Here, you'll have opportunities to develop new skills, contribute to meaningful work, and help deliver technologies that connect communities, businesses, and people around the globe.

Newton

The Newton Cable Plant shines as a world-class manufacturer with a commitment to operational excellence, consistent quality, safety, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Our business continually improves processes, eliminates waste, empowers employees, and uses data-driven decision-making to deliver reliable products efficiently and cost-effectively. By combining strong leadership, advanced technology, disciplined standards, and a culture of continuous improvement, this site not only meets customer expectations but also sets the benchmark for performance, reliability, and competitiveness in the global marketplace.

Concord

At Corning’s Concord Plant, you'll help produce the optical fiber that powers global connectivity. Join a team where advanced manufacturing, precision, and innovation come together to create products that keep people, businesses, and communities connected. Working in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment, you'll have opportunities to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and be part of a company shaping the future of communication around the world.

Wilmington

Wilmington is Corning’s first optical fiber manufacturing facility and a key hub where advanced manufacturing and innovation come together. Here, employees help develop and produce the optical fiber technologies that connect the world in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Located on North Carolina’s coast, Wilmington offers the perfect blend of career opportunity and quality of life, with easy access to beaches, outdoor recreation, and a vibrant downtown community.

Winston-Salem

The Winston-Salem plant combines world-class manufacturing with the strength of North Carolina’s talented workforce. More than a manufacturing site, we’re helping build the infrastructure that keeps people, businesses, and communities connected, strengthening the backbone of tomorrow’s digital world.