Electrical Engineering Technician

Corning•Village of Fairport, NY

1d•$59,709 - $82,100

About The Position

The Electrical Engineering Technician – Systems Test provides hands-on electrical and electromechanical support for optical assembly and test operations in Class 100 (Molecular Cleanroom) and Class 10,000 cleanroom environments. The role troubleshoots and resolves motor control, cabling, wiring harness, and instrumentation issues on custom metrology benches and production equipment. It supports daily production and test bench operations, occasionally assists with new product introduction (NPI) and new bench builds, and provides infrequent support to other departments. The position typically works first-shift production hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with evening and weekend support as needed. Travel is less than 5%.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent military/technical training.
At least 3 years of hands-on electrical technician experience; low-volume, high-mix manufacturing or R&D experience is preferred.
Strong circuit troubleshooting skills using multimeters, oscilloscopes, function generators, and logic analyzers.
Proficiency with soldering and rework, including through-hole, surface mount (SMT), and fine-pitch work.
Working knowledge of AC/DC power distribution, grounding, shielding, and EMI/ESD mitigation.
Hands-on experience troubleshooting servo and stepper motor systems, including drives, encoders, and controllers.
Familiarity with motion controllers such as Galil and Newport, or similar systems such as Aerotech, ACS, and Delta Tau.
Experience with motion feedback devices, including incremental and absolute encoders, resolvers, and limit/home switches.
Working knowledge of PID tuning, homing routines, and diagnosing following errors.
Understanding of linear stages, rotary stages, and piezo actuators used in optical setups.
Experience fabricating wiring harnesses, including crimping, pinning, and connector assembly for D-sub, circular MIL-spec, Molex, JST, and similar connectors.
Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and pinout documentation.
Willingness to work in cleanroom production environments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple concurrent issues across benches and drive issues to closure.
Self-starter with a strong troubleshooting mindset and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620 certifications.
PLC troubleshooting experience with Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff, or similar systems and ability to read ladder logic.
Experience with communication protocols including serial, TCP/IP, Modbus, EtherCAT, and CANbus.
Understanding of signal integrity fundamentals, including noise reduction, differential signaling, and cable routing best practices.
Familiarity with HMI / SCADA systems.
Prior experience working in Class 100 / Class 10,000 cleanroom environments.
Familiarity with optical test equipment, such as interferometers, autocollimators, and lasers.
Experience with sensors such as photodiodes, thermistors, RTDs, thermocouples, and load cells.
Familiarity with basic pneumatics and vacuum systems.
Experience writing and updating work instructions and troubleshooting guides.
Familiarity with root cause analysis methodologies such as 5-Why, fishbone, and 8D.
Basic scripting experience in Python, LabVIEW, or MATLAB for supporting test scripts.
Laser safety awareness (ANSI Z136).

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on electrical technical support for daily production and test bench operations, including rapid response to motor control, cable, and wiring harness issues.
Troubleshoot and repair servo and stepper motor systems, motion controllers, encoders, and feedback devices.
Diagnose circuit-level issues on production and test equipment.
Fabricate, modify, and repair cable and wiring harness assemblies.
Perform cable testing, including continuity, hi-pot, and insulation resistance verification.
Create and redline wiring diagrams, schematics, and pinout documentation.
Support new bench builds and NPI activities requiring electrical assembly, integration, and validation.
Troubleshoot data acquisition and instrumentation interfaces, including GPIB, RS-232/485, USB, Ethernet/TCP-IP, and EtherCAT.
Support PLC troubleshooting and interpret ladder logic as needed.
Perform soldering and rework activities to IPC-A-610 / J-STD-001 standards.
Address power distribution, grounding, shielding, and EMI/ESD mitigation concerns.
Provide occasional electrical support to other departments as needed.
Collaborate with assemblers, test technicians, electrical, mechanical, optical, and software engineers, and production leadership.
Maintain housekeeping standards and support autonomous maintenance of work areas and equipment.
Demonstrate flexibility to support off-shift production needs when required.
Follow and promote safe work practices, cleanroom protocols, ESD controls, and laser safety practices (ANSI Z136) where applicable.

Benefits

Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions.
Matching contributions to a 401(k) savings plan; combined company contributions to retirement accounts can reach 7% to 12% of pay, depending on age and years of service.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Paid parental leave and family building support.
Fitness benefits.
Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits.
Disease management programs.
Paid time off.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward exceptional contributions.