Job Description
Role Purpose
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