Process & Electrical Technician — Automation & Manufacturing Impact

Corning; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses and incentives

Pension plan (100% company-paid)

401(k) with company matching

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Corning is seeking a Process/Electrical Technician to advance manufacturing processes for optical fiber production. You will focus on electrical systems, machine controls, and equipment troubleshooting to boost safety, quality, productivity, and reliability.

The role emphasizes developing and qualifying new products, supporting prototype builds, and data-driven improvements. Travel about 10% within North Carolina is expected. High emphasis on teamwork and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience troubleshooting industrial electrical and automated systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, PLC-based systems, and electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley PLCs and industrial communication networks.

Responsibilities

• Support development and qualification of new products and manufacturing processes.
• Participate in prototype builds, process validation, and technology transfers.
• Collect and analyze process data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring documentation using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Support machine-control integration, startup, commissioning, and debugging.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, motors, sensors, servo systems, VFDs, and industrial safety systems.
• Support automated equipment, robotics, conveyors, and material-handling systems.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, obsolescence planning, vendor qualification, and standardization.
• Participate in root-cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.
• Provide technical support during production startup and ongoing operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

AutoCAD Electrical

PLC-based systems

Electrical schematics

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Motors/servo systems

VFDs

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology / Mechatronics / Automation Technology

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Corning is seeking a Process/Electrical Technician to advance manufacturing processes for optical fiber production. You will focus on electrical systems, machine controls, and equipment troubleshooting to boost safety, quality, productivity, and reliability.

The role emphasizes developing and qualifying new products, supporting prototype builds, and data-driven improvements. Travel about 10% within North Carolina is expected. High emphasis on teamwork and problem-solving.