Controls Technician

Controls Technician

Date: Feb 13, 2025

Location: Oneonta, NY, US, 13820

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 66225

Corning is vital to progress ? in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we're always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning?s Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.

Scope of Position

Performs a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, or optical areas. Provides controls design input for new equipment. Provides the first level of troubleshooting when issues from the floor are elevated to the controls engineering department. Involved in controls wiring for existing and new equipment.

Constructs, troubleshoots, adjusts, tests, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems. Works from schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions. Operates related equipment; conducts tests and reports data in prescribed format. Prepares reports and recommends solutions to technical problems as required. Works with maintenance technicians to repair equipment. Provides guidance and training to maintenance technical personnel.

Works with plant maintenance personnel to standardize on equipment and components.

Performs process improvements to the company's safety systems that conforms to the required legal and standard requirements.

Making sure all plant requirements for controls, safety, and quality are met for system upgrades.

Follow plant?s change control process for equipment changes. Works on assignments that are complex in nature where considerable judgment and initiative are required in resolving problems and making recommendations. Provides off hours On-Call support as part of the On-Call rotation in the controls engineering group.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Supervise vendors for controls work on existing equipment

Prepare user requirement specifications for controls work performed by outside resources

Lead projects for control?s upgrades on existing equipment

Prepare reports, maintain records, and requisition supplies and parts

Troubleshoot problems by gathering machine information and data

Perform upgrades of current equipment

Wire electrical panels from electrical schematics

Prepare electrical drawings for improvements

Perform installation and troubleshooting of motor control centers and motors

Contributes to maintenance standards and procedures

Support maintenance department in troubleshooting of production equipment

Perform installation and troubleshooting of new equipment

Provide off hours On-Call support as part of the On-Call rotation in the controls engineering group

Travel Requirements

Up to 25 first 3 months

Required Education & Experience

Associates Degree in Technical Field (Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics), equivalent military training, or 10 years of applicable experience in the Electrical Automation Field

3+ years in controls/automation technician role

3+ years with PLC/HMI programming and troubleshooting

Solid knowledge of electrical practices and theory

Availability to work off shift hours including 2nd shift and/or weekends. Flexibility on schedule is very important.

Desired Skills/ Experience

Experience working in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge of NFPA Arc-Flash safety regulations

Experience with troubleshooting of robot systems

Experience working with 480VAC and below

Ability to read and decipher electrical schematics and make modifications if necessary

Ability to read and troubleshoot Ladder Logic used in PLCs, preferably Allen Bradley

Experience with industrial control development and implementation

Knowledge of electrical systems and infrastructure

Experience with calibration of instrumentation

Excellent problem-solving skills.

(root cause analysis)

Good teamwork skills including knowledge transfer and communication

Strong ability to create and maintain cooperative working relationships with employees, supervisors, suppliers, vendors and contractors

Strong ability in applying discretion, judgement, and initiative within established guidelines, rules and procedures

Experience with integrated motion in manufacturing equipment (VFDs, Servo Motors, Stepper Motors)

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $68,310.00 - $93,926.00

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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to ourand celebrates you and your colleagues? contributions.

Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.

Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.

Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.

Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at.

Nearest Major Market: Oneonta