Automation Controls Engineer

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, we break limitations and expectations every day, helping move both our company and the world forward.

In the Optical Communications segment, we transitioned from manufacturing optical fiber and cable hardware to offering comprehensive optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into carrier network and enterprise network product groupings.

• Analyze user requirements, process design, and mechanical equipment design to create controls architecture for automated systems.
• Work closely with engineers and technicians to define and perform experiments to develop process technologies and solutions.
• Collaborate with internal and external subject matter experts.
• Apply controls theory to solve challenging process control and monitoring problems.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate process requirements into controls designs and methodologies to ensure process quality.
• Produce documentation of controls architecture to facilitate clear communication of requirements to internal and external resources.
• Interface with vendors to select components that meet the needs of the equipment under development.
• Develop robust code that delivers desired functionality from equipment under development.
• Create intuitive Human Machine Interfaces on PC‑based platforms to deliver desired control and feedback for machines and testing apparatus.
• Work directly with internal IT resources to implement network connectivity and appropriate permissions to ensure equipment functionality.
• Perform debugging and modification of new and existing equipment to facilitate development activities.
• Coordinate with mechanical designers and controls technicians to resolve issues and guide best practices.
• Ensure hardware, software, and related documentation stay in sync via appropriate change management tools and processes.
• Design and implement test plans to validate equipment meets functional requirements and prepare written reports summarizing findings.
• Perform safety analyses and compliance assessments to identify key risks and issues and meet applicable standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.

No specific travel requirements are listed.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related degree with a minimum of 3+ years of experience in development of PC and/or PLC‑based systems.
• Experience programming automated machines with controls logic and configuring controls networks.
• Experience producing detailed definitions and documentation of controls system architecture.
• Experience specifying, selecting, and configuring compatible controls hardware to construct controls systems.
• Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, demonstrated using advanced data analysis.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical and AutoCAD Vault.
• Experience with controls hardware and programming (Omron preferred).
• Experience producing controls systems that interface with SCADA and MES systems.
• Experience performing machine safety analyses.
• Structured text programming.
• Experience working with large, geographically diverse project teams.
• Experience in the fiber optic industry.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The base salary range for this position is $88,522.00 – $ for full‑time employees. Starting pay will depend on geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives tied to key business results.
• 100% fully funded pension benefit with fixed contributions, plus matching contributions to your 401(k) plan, allowing total contributions between 7% and 12% of pay.
• Health, 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.
• Recognition program celebrating achievements and rewarding exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Corning is committed to equal employment opportunities and to providing reasonable accommodations as required by law.