Senior Controls Technician

Senior Controls Technician

Date:
Jul 24, 2026

Location:

Concord, NC, US, 28026 Wilmington, NC, US, 28405 Hickory, NC, US, 28601 Charlotte, NC, US, 28216

Company:
Corning

Requisition Number: 76779

Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what's possible. With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.

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.

Corning's Optical Fiber & Cable (OFC) division is seeking a Controls & Automation Engineering Technician to join a cross-functional engineering team focused on the design, development, and implementation of automation systems for fiber manufacturing and cable processing equipment. In this role, you will support both new equipment development and existing production systems – contributing to automation solutions that span process control, material handling, and system integration across fiber draw, fiber processing, and cabling operations.

This is a hands-on role for a technically experienced engineer who thrives on solving complex automation challenges in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Integrate field devices for flow control, material handling, motion control, temperature control, and associated safety systems to deliver fully functional equipment platforms
• Collaborate with controls engineers to implement control sequence logic (time-based and event-based), fail-safe states, and equipment recovery sequences
• Interface with external system integrators and machine builders to support project deliverables throughout the equipment lifecycle
• Drive deployment of defined control architectures, standards, and system integration to satisfy manufacturing requirements
• Support project fabrication, offline integration and testing, installation, production startup, personnel training, and technology transfer activities
• Participate in engineering project teams to deliver robust, cost-effective automation and process machine systems to Corning manufacturing facilities
• Accurately scope, estimate, and complete assigned project work to agreed timelines once work scope is defined

Work Hours, Location and Travel Requirements Normal Business Hours - 8am - 5pm

Location:

Charlotte (Midland), Wilmington, or Hickory, NC Estimate travel at 25%, depending upon specific project assignment. Travel may be required during installation, debug, and start-up as well as for routine interaction with Customers and Suppliers. International Travel:
Possible based on project assignment

• Two-year technical degree in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET), Mechatronics, or a related discipline
• 10+ years of equipment and controls engineering experience
• Experience with PLCs, multiple programming languages, and methods – including ladder logic programming
• Fanuc Robot Teach Pendant programming experience
• Experience with smart cameras and barcode readers (Keyence, Cognex, or equivalent)
• Experience with HMI and graphical user interface design and implementation
• Understanding of electrical design practices, machine/motion control systems, electro-mechanical systems, robotics, and system integration
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and deliver fully integrated machine and motion control and automation systems in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with checkout and verification of electrical control panels

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