Senior Controls Technician

Corning•Wilmington, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Corning is seeking a Senior Controls Technician to join its Research and Development team in Wilmington, North Carolina. The role develops and improves control systems for optical fiber manufacturing equipment and implements new technological solutions. The technician works closely with equipment engineers and processing deployment teams across all stages of technology development. The position supports development equipment and industrial equipment through control-system design, installation, troubleshooting, and startup. It also involves creating training materials and documentation for transferring new control systems and equipment, and recording testing, observations, project results, and research findings. The role is listed as 40+ hours per week and requires less than 15% domestic and international travel. Immigration sponsorship is not supported. The salary range is $70,719 to $97,239 for full-time status. Starting pay depends on job-related factors such as location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in a technical field.
PLC experience, including troubleshooting, diagnosing, modifying, and supporting PLC-controlled equipment and automated systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical drawings.
Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar design software.
Excellent people skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Electrical, Controls, or Mechatronics Engineering Technology is preferred.
Experience drafting scopes of work for electrical installation teams and managing teams through project completion.
Familiarity with safety and electrical codes related to industrial equipment and electrical installations.
Experience with computer-based data collection and analysis tools such as PI.
Experience using diagnostic testing equipment.

Responsibilities

Support the design, installation, and troubleshooting of control systems for development equipment.
Design, install, and troubleshoot new controls capabilities and measurement instrumentation on industrial equipment.
Collaborate with equipment design engineers, processing equipment deployment teams, and manufacturing receivers throughout technology development.
Support startup of new equipment and processes.
Develop training materials and documentation to support transfer of new control systems and equipment.
Document actions, testing results, observations, final project results, and research findings.

Benefits

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