Senior Electrical Controls Technician

Corning • Wilmington, NC

5d • $70,719 - $97,239 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Fiber Capital Programs (FCP) department within the Advanced Manufacturing Technology group (AMT) and is focused on equipment deployment, commissioning, and startup. You’ll work alongside a cross-functional project team, interfacing with system integrators and machine builders at domestic and international manufacturing sites. This is a high-impact, field-forward role for someone who thrives in fast-moving project environments and brings deep expertise in industrial controls and manufacturing equipment systems.

Requirements

• Associate of Applied Science or bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing equipment or manufacturing engineering
• Demonstrated technical background in equipment design, selection, and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with industrial control systems including analog/digital I/O, control sequence logic, and failsafe state definitions
• Experience working with project plans and timelines in a manufacturing or construction environment
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally; travel may be full-time during active equipment deployment phases

Nice To Haves

• Experience in optical fiber manufacturing (development, engineering, or operations)
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar design tools; Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Project)
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or construction environment with a demonstrated focus on job site safety

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical discipline support in the construction, testing, installation, and debug of manufacturing equipment systems at domestic and international sites
• Interface with external system integrators and machine builders to deliver fully integrated process equipment on time, on budget, and to defined performance standards
• Develop and execute detailed equipment installation plans; supervise contract trades groups during installation phases
• Lead troubleshooting for equipment and process issues during installation and startup; identify root causes and implement long-term corrective actions
• Support development of integrated industrial control systems for new manufacturing equipment and modifications to existing equipment

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives
• 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions
• Matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan
• Medical, dental, vision
• Paid parental leave
• Family building support
• Fitness
• Company-paid life insurance
• Disability
• Disease management programs
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Recognition program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree