Equipment Technician

Requisition Number: 76942

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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.  ​  

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​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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The global Information Technology (IT) Function is leading efforts to align IT and Business Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated information integration technologies.  Through these efforts, IT helps to improve the competitive position of Corning's businesses through IT enabled processes.  IT also delivers Information Technology applications, infrastructure, and project services in a cost efficient manner to Corning worldwide.

THIS ROLE IS ONSITE IN VANDERGRIFT, PA
Role Purpose
Support Corning’s Emerging Innovations Group by providing hands-on electro-mechanical support for advanced manufacturing equipment and processes used in the production of innovative glass-based products, including double, triple, and quad insulated glass units.

Provide technical support for equipment operation, integration, maintenance, troubleshooting, commissioning, and continuous improvement while partnering closely with engineers, operators, and project teams to accelerate technology development, manufacturing readiness, and commercialization efforts.

**Key Responsibilities
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• Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and improve automated manufacturing equipment used in insulated glass unit production
• Support HEGLA glass cutting systems, Glaston panel assembly equipment, automated material handling systems, vacuum and pneumatic glass handling equipment, and related manufacturing utilities
• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues involving Siemens PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, motion control systems, pneumatics, and industrial networks
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to maximize equipment performance and reliability
• Support installation, startup, commissioning, validation, and integration of new equipment and manufacturing technologies • Partner with engineers on root cause investigations, corrective actions, equipment modifications, controls upgrades, and process improvement initiatives • Maintain equipment documentation, maintenance records, spare parts inventories, and technical procedures while supporting safety, quality, and operational excellence initiatives