Sr Equipment Technician

Corning • Phoenix, AZ

3d • $71,139 - $97,817

About The Position

Corning is seeking a Sr. Equipment Technician to provide hands-on technical support for manufacturing equipment within its Solar Modular operation. The role focuses on troubleshooting equipment issues, supporting equipment reliability, performing maintenance and improvement activities, and partnering with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations to maintain safe and effective manufacturing performance.

The Sr. Equipment Technician serves as an experienced technical resource on the manufacturing floor, applying practical equipment knowledge and structured problem-solving to identify issues, restore equipment operation, and support improvements that reduce downtime and improve equipment performance. Corning’s Solar business manufactures polysilicon, solar wafers, and photovoltaic modules.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience supporting, maintaining, troubleshooting, or repairing equipment in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, or automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience using technical documentation such as equipment manuals, schematics, diagrams, drawings, or troubleshooting guides.
• Demonstrated ability to identify equipment problems and apply structured, data-driven troubleshooting methods.
• Ability to use hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and other tools commonly used for industrial equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, including the ability to work effectively with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and other technical functions.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a manufacturing-floor environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment, industrial controls, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, robotics, motion systems, or related technologies.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, or electromechanical systems.
• Familiarity with preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
• Experience with equipment installation, start-up, qualification, or modification.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or similar equipment-maintenance systems.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, DMAIC, root-cause analysis, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting equipment reliability or continuous improvement projects.
• Additional technical certifications or training in electrical systems, industrial maintenance, automation, controls, robotics, or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support for manufacturing equipment, including troubleshooting, repair, adjustment, and preventive maintenance.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, controls, and equipment-related issues and support timely restoration of equipment to production.
• Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and other technical resources to identify root causes and implement sustainable equipment solutions.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify recurring issues, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis for equipment failures and manufacturing interruptions.
• Support installation, start-up, qualification, and modification of manufacturing equipment and related systems.
• Assist with equipment upgrades and continuous improvement projects focused on safety, reliability, quality, capacity, and cost.
• Maintain equipment documentation, maintenance records, troubleshooting information, and technical procedures.
• Provide technical guidance and share equipment knowledge with other technicians and manufacturing team members.
• Work safely around manufacturing equipment and ensure maintenance and troubleshooting activities follow established safety requirements.
• Support production needs and equipment priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
• Company matching contributions to a 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when the employee contributes at least 6% of pay.
• 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).

What This Job Offers

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