Automation & Controls Technician — Optimize Uptime

Corning Incorporated; Village of Fairport (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

Pension plan

401(k) matching

Job summary

Corning Incorporated seeks a Controls Technician to support, diagnose, and improve electrical and control systems across on‑site manufacturing operations in Fairport, NY. The role requires hands-on skills reading diagrams, wiring panels, and performing soldering tasks while ensuring safety and compliance with LOTO practices.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams to minimize downtime, implement upgrades, and support startup activities, with minimal travel and

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, Automation, Electronics, or related field (or 3+ years of hands-on experience).
• Experience troubleshooting electrical, automation, or manufacturing equipment in industrial settings.
• Strong circuit troubleshooting skills with standard test equipment.
• Ability to create and revise electrical diagrams and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain electrical, electronic, and control systems in manufacturing operations.
• Read, interpret, and update electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Diagnose issues with sensors, relays, motors, drives, and control panels.
• Perform preventive maintenance, calibrations, and electrical system verification.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Soldering/wiring

Safety/LOTO

Education

Associate’s degree in Electrical Technology or related field

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Function generators

Logic analyzers

Job description

Corning Incorporated seeks a Controls Technician to support, diagnose, and improve electrical and control systems across on‑site manufacturing operations in Fairport, NY. The role requires hands-on skills reading diagrams, wiring panels, and performing soldering tasks while ensuring safety and compliance with LOTO practices.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams to minimize downtime, implement upgrades, and support startup activities, with minimal travel and