Electrical Controls Technician - R&D Facilities

Electrical Controls Technician - R&D Facilities

Corning is seeking an Electrical Controls Technician – R&D Facilities to support electrical, controls, and automation systems at our Sullivan Park location in Painted Post, NY. This is a hands-on, onsite role focused on the installation, troubleshooting, commissioning, maintenance, and support of control systems serving research labs, building infrastructure, and specialized equipment. This role offers the opportunity to work in a unique R&D environment where systems are often customized to support experimental processes and specialized research needs.

You will gain broad exposure to building automation systems, control panels, instrumentation, PLC-controlled equipment, and process support, while partnering closely with engineers and senior technicians. If you enjoy hands-on technical work, problem solving, and learning across a wide range of control systems, this is a strong opportunity to grow your career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and maintain electrical and control systems that support facility operations and R&D equipment
• Monitor and support building automation systems, including basic diagnostics and maintenance activities
• Build, wire, and assemble control panels, including component installation and layout support
• Perform point-to-point wiring and follow standards for labeling, routing, and termination
• Support startup and troubleshooting of PLC-controlled equipment, including I/O validation
• Assist with calibration and troubleshooting of instrumentation signals, including 4–20 mA, 0–10 VDC, thermocouples, and RTDs
• Perform system checkout, point-to-point verification, and support point-to-graphic validation
• Support BAS controller wiring, addressing, commissioning, and checkout
• Assist with heating systems and PID control loop support
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and assist with drawing redlines and updates
• Work closely with engineers and senior technicians to complete project work and improve system reliability

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree or above OR technical training in Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or a related field
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics
• Troubleshooting experience with electrical or control systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with control panel wiring, assembly, or installation
• Experience with instrumentation and industrial control signals
• Exposure to PLCs, building automation systems, or related control systems
• Exposure to heating systems, temperature controls, or PID loops

The range for this position is $71,650.00 - $98,520.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Corning offers you the total package. Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one. Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win. As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career.

Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning's total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.

Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That's why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at