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Senior Controls Technician

Corning

Hemlock, MI, US, 48626, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Sept 2025

💰 $96,710/yr($70,334/yr – $96,710/yr)

About the role

Requisition Number: 70572

The company built on breakthroughs.  
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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.   

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.  

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.  

Come break through with us. 

Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with:

Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

Role Purpose

The role of a controls technician is to specify, procure, and complete projects to automate production processes, improve machine controls, and install machine data reporting. They are to support automation and controls in a manufacturing environment. Designs new electrical controls systems and improves existing electrical controls systems. Manage projects from design to implementation, including defining project scope, determining required resources, establishing equipment specifications, providing system startup services, developing processes, and executing validation protocols. Ensures compliance/improvement of quality systems in manufacturing. Participates in new product development and process improvement projects as a core team member or core team leader.

Key Responsibilities

Support other engineering technicians, sets technical direction, and ensures compliance with plant standards.
The primary responsibility will be to support control systems throughout the plant.
Maintain functionality of controls through coordination with maintenance and operations.
Develop and maintain documentation on control systems throughout the departments.
Responsible for designing, developing, integrating, troubleshooting, and debugging.
Thoroughly follow structured Software Development practices to ensure fast and efficient systems completion.
Provide training for engineers and technicians as needed for new processes, equipment, or control systems.
Provide weekend and evening support as necessary to support 24/7 operations.
Project focus will be on receiving, developing and supporting new assets.
Ensure that the equipment meets plant/industry standards and utilizes leading edge technology and process capability to gain competitive advantage.
At times will also provide support to other manufacturing systems and equipment (material handling, process equipment, etc.).

Work Hours

Night shift (Monday – Friday, exact start time can be discussed)
Flexible hours may be required to support weekends/off-hours operations requirements (including coverage for shift supervisors on 12hr shift rotation as needed

Education & Experience

Associate’s degree preferred in electrical technologies or equivalent.
5+ years of experience with machine/motion controls systems in process and manufacturing equipment.
Experience integrating systems into advanced manufacturing processes.