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.