Robotics Technician

Date: Oct 8, 2026

Location: Painted Post, NY, US, 14870

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 78107

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Corning’s Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile and stationary applications around the world.

Role Purpose

Primary focus will be providing robotic and automation support for production equipment in a fast paced and high-tech manufacturing environment. Primary systems supported will be Fanuc robots in automation cells, including associated vision systems and other peripheral devices. This will also involve involvement in development of new processes on existing production lines and work on new lines as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring, diagnosing and resolving equipment issues as well as providing support for process/equipment improvement initiatives as necessary. All work will be conducted safely in accordance with plant policy.

• Initiate and maintain relationships with engineering, operations and maintenance groups to understand problems and provide solutions.

• Work utilizing plant & division electrical controls standards. Serve as a technical resource for questions regarding deviation and interpretation as well as managing changes when resolving problems.

• Individual must be capable of executing assignments, in a team-based environment, with minimal supervision

• Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time:

  8 hr. Day Shift Monday-Friday, however, expected to work flex hours required to achieve plant objectives

Experiences/Education - Required

• High School Dipolma or higher required
• 0-5 years of experience supporting electrical and control systems (will consider internship experience)
• Technically curious and eager to learn and apply new technologies to solve technical challenges.
• General understanding of electrical design practices, PLCs, control systems, and robotic integration.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, matrixed team environment.
• Self-starter able to manage priorities and meet timelines with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a customer-focused, results-driven approach.

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Experience working with FANUC robots, including KAREL programming and IR Vision or other robotic vision systems.
• Familiarity with ANSI/RIA 15.06 safety standards and applicable national and international electrical, robotic design, and safety codes.
• Experience with Rockwell Studio 5000, machine control, and motion control systems.
• Knowledge of control system design, programming, and systems integration, including open- and closed-loop control systems.
• Familiarity with controls architectures, PLCs, electromechanical drive systems, robotics, part sensing, vision systems, risk assessments, and safety systems.
• Knowledge of glass and ceramic manufacturing processes preferred.
• Entrepreneurial, forward-thinking mindset with an interest in emerging automation and control technologies.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $70,954.00 - $97,562.00 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.

• 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.

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, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
• 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.

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 [email protected].

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