At Home Soldering Jobs in Rochester, NY (NOW HIRING)

Requisition Number: 76975
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The Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that provide more than 150 material formulations for glass, glass ceramics and fluoride crystals to meet demand for unique customer needs. Consequently, this segment operates in a wide variety of commercial and industrial markets that include display optics and components, semiconductor optics components, aerospace and defense, astronomy, ophthalmic products, telecommunications components and cover glass that is optimized for portable display devices.
Role Purpose
The Controls Technician is responsible for supporting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving electrical and control systems. This role supports manufacturing equipment, plant systems, and automation infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation. The position requires strong hands-on technical skills, the ability to read and develop electrical diagrams and drawings, working knowledge of PLC-based systems, safe work practices around electrical equipment, and the ability to perform soldering and electrical assembly tasks. PCB design experience is a plus, but not required
Key Responsibilities
• Troubleshoot and maintain electrical, electronic, and control systems supporting manufacturing and plant operations.
• Diagnose electrical and automation issues involving sensors, relays, motors, drives, control panels, power distribution, and associated field devices.
• Perform soldering of wires, connectors, and electronic components for repair, prototype, and production support work.
• Support technical documentation development, including SOPs, schematics, and work instructions.
Experiences/Education - Required
• Associate's degree in electrical technology, Mechatronics, Automation, Electronics, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3+ years experience troubleshooting electrical, automation, or manufacturing equipment in an industrial, plant, laboratory, or technical environment.
• Strong circuit troubleshooting skills using multimeters, oscilloscopes, function generators, and logic analyzers
• Ability to create, revise, or redline electrical diagrams and documentation.
• Experience with soldering electrical or electronic components.
Experiences/Education - Desired
• Familiarity with Altium software
• Experience supporting PLC- and HMI-based equipment through troubleshooting, system checks, and basic programming or logic review as needed.
• Experience with control panel wiring, assembly, and installation.
• Experience with motors, VFDs, relays, sensors, and PID control loops.
• Experience supporting automation upgrades, machine improvements, and commissioning activities.
• Familiarity with robotics, machine vision, or motion control systems.
• PCB design experience.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, or other continuous improvement tools.
Travel Requirements
• Minimal travel expected.
• Occasional travel may be required for training, equipment support, vendor visits, or other business needs.
Hours of Work
• Normal working hours are M-F, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, on site at one of two Corning Locations in Fairport, NY or Rochester, NY.
• Support for off-shift troubleshooting, equipment startup, installations, or urgent plant needs may be required on occasion.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $59,709.00 - $82,100.00 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.
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• 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.

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