Controls Tech II

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Date: Apr 17, 2025

Location: Concord, NC, US, 28026

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 67657

 

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 How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  

 

​ At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​   

 

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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.

Role Purpose

This position will serve as a Controls Technician II to join the Wind Engineering section at Corning’s Optical Fiber Manufacturing facility in Concord, NC. The primary responsibilities of this role include ensuring the complex fiber winding processes align with the plants safety, quality, reliability, and output requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • ​​​​​​Provide high quality process support for a fast-paced 24 x 7 manufacturing environment
  • Demonstrate strong equipment and process troubleshooting skills
  • Experience with electro-mechanical motion control systems and components:
    • PLC structured text, servo motors/drives, linear actuators, sensors
  • Adhere to site and corporate safety procedures: Lock-Out Tag-Out and authorized work permission
  • Track daily production and quality metrics, planning reactionary measures as needed
  • Work closely with support teams to understand and improve equipment capability and effectively collaborate with other Engineering and Operations departments
  • Support and lead continuous improvement activities and cost reduction initiatives
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Creative/innovative problem solving.
  • Ability to participate or lead process improvement teams
  • Provide trend analysis of key metrics and implement response plans.
  • Hours: Standard 5-day work week, 40-45 hours/week. This position requires off-hours coverage for nights and weekends on a rotating basis with co-workers.

Experiences/Education - Required

  • Associates degree in any technical or related trade or 1+ year of related technical work experience in a manufacturing/production environment

Experiences/Education - Desired

  • Self-starter, able to exceed expectations with a minimal amount of supervision.
  • Solid modeling experience with Autodesk inventor, SolidWorks, or similar design software
  • Ability to generate and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to reach root cause mechanisms.
  • Working knowledge of data analysis techniques using Microsoft Excel and Access.
  • Experience with statistical packages such as JMP, Minitab, and Power BI
  • Experience with Beckhoff (preferred), Allen Bradley, or similar PLC software
  • Experience with mechanical prototyping and process development.

 

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  


The range for this position is $58,614.00 - $80,594.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

 

A job that shapes a life.  

Corning offers you the total package.  

 

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one

  •  As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career.  We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.  
  • Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs. 
  • 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.     
  • 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 peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.  

 

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.

 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.


Nearest Major Market: Charlotte
Nearest Secondary Market: Concord

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