Requisition Number: 77169
Role PurposeCorning is looking for a hands-on
IT Systems Technical Leader to support and improve critical infrastructure at our Harrodsburg manufacturing site. This is a great opportunity for an experienced IT professional who enjoys solving technical issues, leading projects, and becoming a go-to technical resource for the site.
In this role, you'll help keep infrastructure and manufacturing systems running reliably, lead site-level IT improvements, partner with cross-functional teams and vendors, and mentor less experienced team members. If you're strong in infrastructure support and ready to expand your leadership impact, this could be a strong next step.
Key Responsibilities- Support and improve site IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, printers, and handheld devices
- Help ensure manufacturing systems are stable, secure, and running efficiently
- Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and drive uptime improvements
- Support backup, recovery, and on-site data center operations
- Lead infrastructure projects from planning through implementation
- Partner with internal teams and external vendors to deliver practical solutions
- Serve as an escalation point for technical issues and support junior team members
- Assist with data integration and reporting across manufacturing systems
Experiences/Education - Required- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems support, or a similar technical role
- Strong knowledge of servers, storage, networking, end-user devices, and backup/disaster recovery
- Experience supporting SQL Server databases
- Proven ability to take technical ownership, mentor others, and work across teams
- Understanding of IT project management principles and tools
Experiences/Education - Desired- Manufacturing IT or MES experience
- Working knowledge of Oracle-based systems
- Strong troubleshooting and prioritization skills
- Basic cybersecurity knowledge
Additional details
- On-site role in Harrodsburg, Kentucky
- Limited domestic travel to other U.S. Corning manufacturing sites
- Occasional short-term international travel
- Participation in after-hours calls and on-call rotation required
This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $112,624.00 - $154,858.00 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. 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.
