Controls Technician

Requisition Number: 78783

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Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​  

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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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

Role Purpose:

The Controls Technician is responsible for supporting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving electrical and control systems. This role supports manufacturing equipment, plant systems, and automation infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation. The position requires strong hands-on technical skills, the ability to read and develop electrical diagrams and drawings, working knowledge of data acquisition systems, safe work practices around electrical equipment, and the ability to perform soldering and electrical assembly tasks. PCB design experience is a plus, but not required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and maintain electrical, electronic, and control systems supporting manufacturing and plant operations.
• Read, interpret, create, and update electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and related technical drawings.
• Diagnose electrical and automation issues involving sensors, relays, motors, drives, control panels, power distribution, and associated field devices.
• Support equipment startup, commissioning, checkout, and process implementation activities.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, calibrations, and electrical system verification activities.
• Build, wire, modify, and repair electrical assemblies, control panels, and related equipment.
• Perform soldering of wires, connectors, and electronic components for repair, prototype, and production support work.
• Assist with control system upgrades, equipment improvements, and automation projects to improve uptime, reliability, and process capability.
• Support root cause analysis and downtime reduction efforts by identifying issues and recommending corrective actions.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, and other cross-functional teams to resolve equipment and process issues.
• Follow all applicable EHS, LOTO, electrical safety, ISO, and site-specific procedures and standards.
• Support technical documentation development, including SOPs, schematics, and work instructions.
• PCB design support is desirable, but not required.

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal travel expected.
• Occasional travel may be required for training, equipment support, vendor visits, or other business needs.

Hours of Work:

• Normal working hours are M–F, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, on site at one of two Corning Locations in Fairport, NY or Rochester, NY.
• Support for off-shift troubleshooting, equipment startup, installations, or urgent plant needs may be required on occasion.

Experiences/Education – Required:

• Associate’s degree in Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, Automation, Electronics, or a related technical field, or 3+ yrs of equivalent hands-on experience.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical, automation, or manufacturing equipment in an industrial, plant, laboratory, or technical environment.

• Strong circuit troubleshooting skills using multimeters, oscilloscopes, function generators, and logic analyzers

• Ability to create, revise, or redline electrical diagrams and documentation.
• Understanding of safe work practices for electrical equipment, including lockout/tagout and general electrical safety principles.

Experiences/Education – Desired:

•Experience working in cleanroom environment
• Working knowledge of data acquisition systems, human-machine interfacing, and industrial control systems.
• Experience with soldering electrical or electronic components.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $59,709.00 - $82,100.00 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. 

A job that shapes a life.  

Corning offers you the total package.  

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.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.