Controls Technician

Controls Technician

Join us at Corning, 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. At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and maintain electrical, electronic, and control systems supporting manufacturing and plant operations.
• Diagnose electrical and automation issues involving sensors, relays, motors, drives, control panels, power distribution, and associated field devices.
• Perform soldering of wires, connectors, and electronic components for repair, prototype, and production support work.
• Support technical documentation development, including SOPs, schematics, and work instructions.

Experiences/Education - Required:

• Associate's degree in electrical technology, Mechatronics, Automation, Electronics, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3+ years 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.
• Experience with soldering electrical or electronic components.

Experiences/Education – Desired:

• Familiarity with Altium software.
• Experience supporting PLC- and HMI-based equipment through troubleshooting, system checks, and basic programming or logic review as needed.
• Experience with control panel wiring, assembly, and installation.
• Experience with motors, VFDs, relays, sensors, and PID control loops.
• Experience supporting automation upgrades, machine improvements, and commissioning activities.
• Familiarity with robotics, machine vision, or motion control systems.
• PCB design experience.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, or other continuous improvement tools.

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.

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.

Corning offers you the total package. Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one. Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning's total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io.