Corning Fiber Optic Cable Plant to be Built in Hickory, NC
Prepare for New Jobs at ECPI University’s Charlotte or Greensboro Campuses
Corning, Inc. has announced it will become the first tenant in the new Trivium Corporate Center in southeastern Hickory, North Carolina, building a new $60 million manufacturing facility that will employ 110 people. In a news report published by the Charlotte Business Journal, Corning Vice President and General Manager Bernhard Deutsch says the company needs the additional optical fiber and cable to meet the demands of a more connected world. “Corning is investing in tomorrow's growth today, as the growing number of connected devices fuels demand for our optical fiber and cable innovations,” Deutsch says.
According to officials with the Catawba County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC):
Trivium Corporate Center is being developed to attract clean, high-tech manufacturers. CCEDC Chair Robin Nicholson says this is an important first step in identifying the center’s first tenant. "Trivium is getting off to an excellent start, with Corning adding high-quality, advanced manufacturing jobs," she says. "This sets a tone for future growth in this economic asset for our region."
American manufacturing has been experiencing a renaissance in recent years and the Carolinas have been at the center of it all. Gone are the days of the hot and dirty factory. Today’s highly-automated facilities are modern marvels, filled with robotics and electronics. That’s certainly the case with fiber-optic cable.
Working in these facilities requires a very specific set of skills, the kind you can acquire by studying Electronics Engineering Technology or Mechatronics at ECPI University at either its Charlotte or Greensboro campuses. Our Electronics Engineering Technology program can prepare you to:
- Use testing and measuring instruments to acquire data, analyze problems, and design a system or process.
- Identify, analyze and solve technical problems.
- Analyze and implement systems containing hardware and software components.
If you’re interested in a broader skill set, consider our Mechatronics program which not only covers electronics, but also:
- Applied Mechanics
- Programmable Controllers
- Hydraulics and Pneumatics
- Testing and measuring instruments.
- Materials Science
- Analog/Digital Electronics and Communications
- Automation and Control Systems
- Computer Programming and Networks
- Microcontrollers
Not only can ECPI University help you prepare for an exciting future in advanced manufacturing, you can also do it much faster through our accelerated schedule. By attending class year-round, you can earn your Bachelor’s degree in as little as 2.5 years or an associate in as little as 1.5 years. Want to learn more? Take a moment and connect with one of our helpful admissions advisors today.
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