Equipment Technician
Corning · Pennsylvania
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $59k–$82k
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Corning (industrial) in Pennsylvania. Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and improve automated manufacturing equipment used in insulated glass unit production.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean, TPM, Root cause, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), PLC, Robotics
- Base pay
- $59k–$82k
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in Pennsylvania: typical posted base $69k–$111k. This one lists $59k–$82k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 45 manufacturing technician openings in Pennsylvania, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Pennsylvania plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 28 other live manufacturing postings in Pennsylvania.
- Base pay
- About 22% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $69k–$111k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 55%
- Tooling 45%
- CNC 31%
- Machining 31%
- ✓ Automation 31%
- ✓ Lean 28%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), PLC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Key Responsibilities
- ◆Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and improve automated manufacturing equipment used in insulated glass unit production
- ◆Support HEGLA glass cutting systems, Glaston panel assembly equipment, automated material handling systems, vacuum and pneumatic glass handling equipment, and related manufacturing utilities
- ◆Diagnose and resolve equipment issues involving Siemens PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, motion control systems, pneumatics, and industrial networks
- ◆Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to maximize equipment performance and reliability
- ◆Support installation, startup, commissioning, validation, and integration of new equipment and manufacturing technologies
- ◆Partner with engineers on root cause investigations, corrective actions, equipment modifications, controls upgrades, and process improvement initiatives
- ◆Maintain equipment documentation, maintenance records, spare parts inventories, and technical procedures while supporting safety, quality, and operational excellence initiatives
Experiences/Education - Required
- ✓Associate degree in Mechatronics, Electro-Mechanical Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- ✓Minimum 3 years of experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment in an industrial environment
- ✓Strong electro-mechanical troubleshooting capabilities
- ✓Experience with Siemens PLCs, preferably Siemens S7, Siemens TIA Portal, WinCC HMI systems, Profinet communications, servo drives, motion control systems, AC/DC motors and motor controls, pneumatic and vacuum systems, and industrial sensors and instrumentation
- ✓Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation
- ✓Experience using electrical diagnostic equipment and troubleshooting tools
Experiences/Education - Desired
- ✓Experience supporting HEGLA and/or Glaston equipment
- ✓Experience in glass manufacturing, architectural glass, IGU fabrication, or fenestration industries
- ✓Knowledge of automated glass cutting, panel assembly, and glass handling processes
- ✓Experience working in pilot manufacturing, process development, engineering labs, or technology commercialization environments
- ✓Familiarity with robotics, machine vision systems, and advanced automation technologies
- ✓Lean Manufacturing, TPM, or Continuous Improvement experience
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $59,283.00 - $81,515.00 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.
A job that shapes a life.
Corning offers you the total package.
- ✓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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Requisition Number: 76942
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This role is onsite in vandergrift, pa
Role Purpose
Support Corning’s Emerging Innovations Group by providing hands-on electro-mechanical support for advanced manufacturing equipment and processes used in the production of innovative glass-based products, including double, triple, and quad insulated glass units.
Provide technical support for equipment operation, integration, maintenance, troubleshooting, commissioning, and continuous improvement while partnering closely with engineers, operators, and project teams to accelerate technology development, manufacturing readiness, and commercialization efforts.
