Manufacturing Systems Integration Engineer

Manufacturing Systems Integration Engineer

Join us at Corning, 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, we 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.

We are seeking a Manufacturing Systems Integration Engineer to design, implement, and maintain complex integrations across Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) systems in a global manufacturing environment. This role requires technical expertise in industrial communication protocols, data pipelines, and system interoperability to ensure successful deployment of digital manufacturing solutions. You will work with technologies such as Kepware OPC servers, Ignition SCADA, Siemens Opcenter MES, ZNT-PAC, MS SQL Server, Power BI, Databricks, and message bus architectures (AMQP) to deliver robust, secure, and scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement system integrations between OT platforms and IT systems using OPC UA, AMQP-based message buses, REST APIs, SQL, and custom connectors.
• Develop and maintain Ignition SCADA integrations for real-time visualization and control.
• Configure and manage Kepware OPC servers for data acquisition from PLCs and field devices.
• Integrate MES (Siemens Opcenter, ZNT-PAC) with upstream/downstream systems for production execution and traceability.
• Enable reporting and visualization through SSRS and Power BI, including dashboards for OEE, SPC, and quality analytics.
• Collaborate with data engineering teams to integrate OT data into Databricks for advanced analytics and machine learning use cases.
• Execute integration projects from requirements gathering through deployment, ensuring within scope and on-time.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (IT, OT, manufacturing, engineering, quality, and data engineering) to align on objectives and deliverables.
• Update project plans, risk assessments, and status reports for project leaders and stakeholders.
• Drive change management activities, including communication plans, training, and user adoption strategies.
• Act as a technical advisor and change champion, ensuring smooth transition to new systems and processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing systems integration or OT/IT convergence.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  Ignition SCADA configuration and scripting (Python/Java-based). OPC/UA and Kepware for industrial connectivity. MES platforms (Siemens Opcenter, ZNT-PAC) integration. AMQP-based message bus architectures for asynchronous data exchange. Software development experience in Python, Java,  for custom integrations. Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus, REST APIs). Familiarity with ISA-95, ISA-88, and Industry 4.0 standards. Experience configuring and troubleshooting TCP/IP networking in segmented manufacturing environments.
  
  Ability to diagnose connectivity issues, optimize network performance, and ensure secure communications between OT and IT systems. Experience administering Windows Server environments and/or IIS webserver to support OT/IT deployments Experience with reporting tools (SSRS, Power BI) and data visualization best practices. Strong understanding of data governance

Desired

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with cloud analytics platforms (Databricks, Azure, AWS) and data lake architectures.
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) for deployment.
• Exposure to machine learning workflows using manufacturing data.
• Experience with change management frameworks is a plus.

Working Conditions:

• Travel to manufacturing sites (domestic/international) for discovery, deployment, and support.
• Flexibility to support cutovers, validations, or critical events outside standard hours.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $86,878.00 - $ 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.

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. As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit…