Staff Controls Engineer

Staff Controls Engineer

Date: Feb 4, 2025

Location: Painted Post, NY, US, 14870

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 66533

Corning is vital to progress ? in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we're always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

Corning's Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering division (MTE) is recognized as the leader in engineering excellence & innovative manufacturing technologies by providing diverse skills to Corning?s existing & emerging businesses.

We anticipate & provide timely, valued, leading edge manufacturing technologies and engineering expertise.

We partner with Corning?s businesses and the Science & Technology division. Together we create and sustain Corning?s manufacturing as a differential advantage.

Position Purpose

The Controls Staff Engineer serves as an electrical controls resource for manufacturing process improvement and capital expansion projects. Manage electrical and controls scope of assigned projects.

Project focus will be implementation of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) based automation in Corning's manufacturing plants and processes. This role leads the delivery of medium to large scale projects, supporting all phases from Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Site Acceptance Test (SAT), to Plant Acceptance. The Controls Staff Engineer develops and maintains project-specific documentation on control systems, ensuring alignment with project requirements and standards. They are responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and troubleshooting robotic, PLC, and vision system programs for new automation equipment within the project scope.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science

4 years or more of experience with a demonstrated history of successfully implementing and integrating PLC systems into advanced manufacturing processes

Strong knowledge of control theory, systems, and automation

Proficiency in PLC programming, HMI development, and network configuration

Knowledge of control theory, control strategies and industry safety standards and regulations

Critical thinker, able to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to a problem

Must be available for significant travel, primarily domestic, to multiple locations to support business needs.

International travel could be required as well.

Desired

Advanced degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related

Able to apply a systems engineering approach to designing, managing and troubleshooting complex systems

Hardware Controls: Ladder Logic (Rockwell, Siemens, OMRON, etc)

Software Controls: High Level Language(s) (C#, VB, Java or C++)

Knowledge of relational database fundamentals (Oracle, MS SQL, PostgreSQL)

Familiarity with industrial communication technologies (Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus, DeviceNet, etc)

Familiarity with machine vision acquisition and analysis

Controls/Electrical Experience in Manufacturing

Basic project management skills (e.g. scoping, budgeting, timelines etc.)

Knowledge of equipment engineering, process support and debug

Responsibilities

Working as an individual contributor with the ability to guide and establish technical direction for other Engineers/Techs on the team, while ensuring adherence to corporate standards

Adhere to structured Software Development practices to ensure efficient system completion and project delivery

Conduct training for plant engineers and technicians on new processes, equipment, or control systems as part of the project handover

Provide technical support during non-standard hours as necessary to support project implementation and transition

Lead or participate in capital projects involving Controls, Robots, & vision systems, ensuring they meet project specifications and standards.

Focus on developing and supporting new automation equipment for the projects, ensuring the equipment meets industry standards and utilizes leading-edge technology for competitive advantage

Occasionally act in the role of a controls technician to provide project-specific support to other manufacturing systems and equipment

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $105,070.00 - $144,471.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to ourand celebrates you and your colleagues? contributions.

Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.

Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.

Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.

Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

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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