Process/Electrical Technician
Corning · Concord, NC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Base pay
- $61k–$83k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 10 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Corning (industrial) in Concord, NC.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), PLC, Robotics
- Base pay
- $61k–$83k
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in North Carolina: typical posted base $71k–$97k. This one lists $61k–$83k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 119 maintenance technician openings in North Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
North Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 122 other live reliability postings in North Carolina.
- Base pay
- About 22% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)
Typical $81k–$103k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 43%
- ✓ PLC 40%
- Welding 37%
- ✓ Root cause 22%
- EHS / safety 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Lean, Six Sigma, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Robotics, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Corning in Concord
4 other open roles at this site.
- Shipping Shift MM/MMT (Mechanical Maintenance Tech) · Reliability · Technician
- Lean Engineer II · Lean / CI
- Automation Controls Engineer · Controls
- Facilities Engineer IV · Reliability · Senior
Full description from CorningAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Support the development and qualification of new products and manufacturing processes.
- ◆Participate in prototype builds, process validation, and technology transfers.
- ◆Collect and analyze process data to identify improvement opportunities.
- ◆Create and maintain electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring documentation using AutoCAD Electrical.
- ◆Support machine-control integration, startup, commissioning, and debugging.
- ◆Troubleshoot PLCs, motors, sensors, servo systems, VFDs, and industrial safety systems.
- ◆Support automated equipment, robotics, conveyors, and material-handling systems.
- ◆Assist with equipment upgrades, obsolescence planning, vendor qualification, and standardization.
- ◆Participate in root-cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.
- ◆Provide technical support during production startup and ongoing operations.
Experience/Education – Required
- ✓Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Automation Technology, Industrial Systems Technology, or a related technical field.
- ✓1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing or development environment.
- ✓Hands-on experience troubleshooting industrial electrical and automated systems.
- ✓Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, PLC-based systems, and electrical schematics.
- ✓Knowledge of motors, servo systems, VFDs, sensors, instrumentation, and industrial safety systems.
- ✓Familiarity with Allen-Bradley PLCs and industrial communication networks.
- ✓Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- ✓Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and teamwork skills.
Experience/Education – Preferred
- ✓Experience with process development and new equipment deployment.
- ✓Experience with FANUC, ABB, or Universal Robots.
- ✓Familiarity with vision systems and machine-inspection technologies.
- ✓Knowledge of NFPA 70 and NFPA 79 standards.
- ✓Mechanical aptitude and high-volume manufacturing experience.
- ✓Experience with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
Travel
Requirements
- ✓Approximately 10% travel, mostly within North Carolina.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $60,620.00 - $83,353.00 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.
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.
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Requisition Number: 78919
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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.
Role Purpose
The Process/Electrical Technician supports the development and optimization of manufacturing processes and automated equipment used in optical fiber production. This role focuses on process improvement, electrical systems, machine controls, and equipment troubleshooting to improve safety, quality, productivity, and reliability.
