Shift Controls and Metrology Technician

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible. We are committed to creating innovative solutions that help move the world forward.

Requisition Number: 71881

Serve as an Electrical Controls and Metrology Technician resource for process improvement, cost reduction, and continuous improvement projects at a manufacturing site. The primary role consists of on‑shift technical support for the manufacturing process. Provide 1st‑level process and equipment troubleshooting and support daily manufacturing operations by providing technical support to the plant’s control and metrology systems for the production of cellular ceramic products.

• Provide day‑to‑day operational support with on‑shift technical troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot electrical and controls issues impacting equipment availability and product quality.
• Monitor equipment and product performance and respond as necessary.
• Support and provide technical guidance to multidisciplinary operations groups.
• Work closely with experienced professionals to design, develop, and implement process control solutions.
• Interface with Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Submit production reports and perform shift turnover to on‑coming shift.
• Collect and analyze machine data to support troubleshooting activities.
• Support new operations, equipment, processes, and products into production.

• Serve as an operational support resource for troubleshooting production equipment/process in the Diesel Manufacturing facility in Painted Post, NY, to support 24/7 manufacturing.
• Initiate and maintain relationships with Operations, Maintenance, Controls, Process, Equipment Engineering to provide first‑responder support for manufacturing.
• Collaborate with controls engineers to implement control sequence logic (time‑based and event‑based), fail‑safe states, and process/equipment recovery sequences.
• Drive daily improvement of metrology systems through calibration and statistical process monitoring.
• Provide on‑floor leadership for solving technical issues with a cross‑functional team.

• Minimal – may require one trip per year for training.

• 40+ hours per week.
• Night shift schedule, 7 pm to 7 am.

• Minimum of a two‑year technical degree or 3+ years of equipment/controls experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred with a minimum of 1+ years of equipment/controls, lab, or programming experience.

• Experience with graphical user interface and human‑machine interface.
• Experience working within cross‑functional teams.
• Understanding of general mechanics and application during troubleshooting and system implementation.
• Sound problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Highly motivated, results‑oriented, customer focused, with a high commitment level.

• Dependable, highly motivated self‑starter, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Flexible and adaptable; willing to work outside of role to move the business forward.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work across multiple functional areas.
• Technical curiosity.

• Experience with Allen‑Bradley, Allen‑Bradley Safety PLCs, FANUC robots, FANUC CNC machines.
• Familiarity with state‑of‑the‑art control systems integration, PLCs, motion control systems, electro‑mechanical drive systems, robotics, part sensing, vision, risk assessment, and safety systems.
• Experience with PID control loop tuning and techniques.
• Experience working closely with IT & process engineers to implement control sequence logic.
• Manufacturing experience and ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Computer vision system experience.
• Experience with manufacturing system programming using higher‑level languages (C++ or C#, VB or ).
• Robot programming skills.
• Sound knowledge of electrical system design regulations (National Electric Code, NFPA 79, NFPA 70e, ANSI and IEC electrical symbols, grounding and shielding).

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

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