Electrical Controls Technician - R&D Facilities

Corning•City of Corning, NY

1d•$71,650 - $98,520•Onsite

About The Position

Corning is seeking an Electrical Controls Technician – R&D Facilities to support electrical, controls, and automation systems at our Sullivan Park location in Painted Post, NY. This is a hands-on, onsite role focused on the installation, troubleshooting, commissioning, maintenance, and support of control systems serving research labs, building infrastructure, and specialized equipment. This role offers the opportunity to work in a unique R&D environment where systems are often customized to support experimental processes and specialized research needs. You will gain broad exposure to building automation systems, control panels, instrumentation, PLC-controlled equipment, and process support, while partnering closely with engineers and senior technicians. If you enjoy hands-on technical work, problem solving, and learning across a wide range of control systems, this is a strong opportunity to grow your career.

Requirements

Associate degree or above OR technical training in Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or a related field
Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics
Troubleshooting experience with electrical or control systems

Nice To Haves

Experience with control panel wiring, assembly, or installation
Experience with instrumentation and industrial control signals
Exposure to PLCs, building automation systems, or related control systems
Exposure to heating systems, temperature controls, or PID loops

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and maintain electrical and control systems that support facility operations and R&D equipment
Monitor and support building automation systems, including basic diagnostics and maintenance activities
Build, wire, and assemble control panels, including component installation and layout support
Perform point-to-point wiring and follow standards for labeling, routing, and termination
Support startup and troubleshooting of PLC-controlled equipment, including I/O validation
Assist with calibration and troubleshooting of instrumentation signals, including 4–20 mA, 0–10 VDC, thermocouples, and RTDs
Perform system checkout, point-to-point verification, and support point-to-graphic validation
Support BAS controller wiring, addressing, commissioning, and checkout
Assist with heating systems and PID control loop support
Read and interpret electrical schematics and assist with drawing redlines and updates
Work closely with engineers and senior technicians to complete project work and improve system reliability