Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$60k–$82k/yr
Requisition Number: 75980 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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…
Skills: PLC Troubleshooting, HMI Support, Electrical Troubleshooting, Mechanical Troubleshooting, AutoCAD Electrical
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$72k–$99k/yr
Requisition Number: 75996 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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…
Skills: PLC Troubleshooting, HMI Support, Electrical Troubleshooting, AutoCAD Electrical, Mechanical Troubleshooting
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$106k–$146k/yr
Requisition Number: 76971 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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…
Skills: Controls engineering, PLC programming, Allen Bradley, HMI, SCADA
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$85k–$117k/yr
Requisition Number: 75836 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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…
Skills: Automation Engineering, Process Development, Data Analysis, Material Handling, Technical Specification Writing
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$156k–$215k/yr
Requisition Number: 76245 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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…
Skills: Mechanical Design, Mechatronics, 3D CAD, Project Management, Industrial Controls
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$83k–$114k/yr
Requisition Number: 77811 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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…
Skills: Process engineering, Data analysis, Statistical skills, Manufacturing support, Continuous improvement
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$156k–$214k/yr
Requisition Number: 75979 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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…
Skills: Program Management, Technical Performance Management, Budget Management, Global Team Leadership, Project Planning
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$123k–$169k/yr
Requisition Number: 76142 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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…
Skills: Laser Processing, Optics, Photonics, Team Leadership, Design of Experiments (DOE)
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · Hybrid
$133k–$182k/yr
Position is Hybrid Requisition Number: 77486 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the …
Skills: Project management, Product development, Technology development, Cross-functional team leadership, Risk management
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$104k–$208k/yr
Fiber I&R Technician – Hickory, NC Role Summary The Fiber I&R Technician installs, maintains, and repairs fiber optic internet services for residential and commercial customers in North Carolina. This is a full-tim…
Skills: Fiber optic installation, Customer service, Technical troubleshooting, Wiring, Product education
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
Position Summary The PLC Controls Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial control systems, automation equipment, and related electrical components. This position r…
Skills: PLC programming, Troubleshooting, Industrial automation, Electrical schematics, HMI configuration
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
Position Summary The Lead PLC Controls Technician serves as the technical lead for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, commissioning, and repair of industrial control systems, automation equipment, and relate…
Skills: PLC Programming, Industrial Automation, Troubleshooting, Electrical Systems, HMI Configuration
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
US Conec, Ltd. Engineering Innovation. Precision Plastics. Powering AI. US Conec, Ltd. is a trusted, global company that prides itself on engineering excellence—creating innovative connectivity solutions that support tod…
Skills: Quality inspection, Precision measurement, Engineering drawings, Root cause analysis, First Article Inspection
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
US Conec, Ltd. Engineering Innovation. Precision Plastics. Powering AI. US Conec, Ltd. is a trusted, global company that prides itself on engineering excellence—creating innovative connectivity solutions that support tod…
Skills: C#, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, Entity Framework Core, SQL Server
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
Summary: Performs a variety of confidential Human Resource functions. Performs Project Management responsibilities requiring specialized knowledge related to areas of assignment. Provides support and maintenance of the H…
Skills: Oracle, HRIS, Project Management, Data Integrity, System Testing
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
US Conec, Ltd. Engineering Innovation. Precision Plastics. Powering AI. US Conec, Ltd. is a trusted, global company that prides itself on engineering excellence—creating innovative connectivity solutions that support tod…
Skills: CMM programming, PC-DMIS, Calypso, PCMIS, GD&T
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
US Conec, Ltd. Engineering Innovation. Precision Plastics. Powering AI. US Conec, Ltd. is a trusted, global company that prides itself on engineering excellence—creating innovative connectivity solutions that support tod…
Skills: Fiber optics, Manufacturing, Quality control, Precision measurement, Microsoft Excel
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$122k–$167k/yr
Requisition Number: 76609 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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…
Skills: Precision machine design, Kinematic design, Structural stiffness, Thermal stability, Vibration control
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$85k–$117k/yr
Requisition Number: 76604 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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…
Skills: Mechanical design, Precision engineering, Tolerance analysis, Machine design, SolidWorks
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$122k–$167k/yr
Requisition Number: 76609 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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…
Skills: Precision Machine Design, CAD (SolidWorks/Vault), Kinematic Design, Error Budgeting, Tolerance Analysis
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Provide hands-on technical support for electrical, mechanical, and automation systems on the manufacturing floor. Diagnose and resolve equipment issues while supporting controls projects and reliability initiatives.
Requires an Associate's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Technology or at least 2 years of manufacturing troubleshooting experience. Must have knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, electrical drawings, and safety standards like NEC and LOTO.
Requisition Number: 75980
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Join us.
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.
Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.
Corning is hiring a Controls & Manufacturing Technician to provide hands-on technical support across electrical, mechanical, and automation systems on our manufacturing floor. You'll be the go-to resource for diagnosing and resolving equipment issues, supporting controls projects, and driving reliability and process improvements that keep production running at its best. This is a strong role for a technically sharp, self-directed technician who thrives in a fast-paced plant environment and wants variety, ownership, and impact.
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This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $59,731.00 - $82,131.00 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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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.
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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 [email protected].
Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in materials science, with a 170+ year track record of life-changing inventions. Corning applies its unparalleled expertise in glass science, ceramics science, and optical physics along with its deep manufacturing and engineering capabilities to develop category-defining products that transform industries and enhance people's lives. Corning succeeds through sustained investment in RD&E, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and deep, trust-based relationships with customers who are global leaders in their industries. Corning's capabilities are versatile and synergistic, which allows the company to evolve to meet changing market needs, while also helping our customers capture new opportunities in dynamic industries. Today, Corning's markets include optical communications, mobile consumer electronics, display technology, automotive, and life sciences vessels. Corning's industry-leading products include damage-resistant cover glass for mobile devices; precision glass for advanced displays; optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions for state-of-the-art communications networks; trusted products to accelerate drug discovery and delivery; and clean-air technologies for cars and trucks. Terms of Use: http://ow.ly/ObPiI
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