Sr Controls Engineer

Sr Controls Engineer

** Date:
** May 27, 2026

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* Location:

** Hickory, NC, US, 28601

** Company:
** Corning

Requisition Number: 74515

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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. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

** Role Purpose*
* Serve as an electrical controls resource for the Divisional Engineering Global Equipment team driving new equipment & system introductions, process improvements and cost reduction projects.

** Key Responsibilities*
* -    Provide electrical and controls engineering expertise in support of new equipment & system introductions, continuous improvements, cost reductions, maintenance, and productivity improvements.

-    Actively participate / direct all phases of the project including design, fabrication, installation, production start-up support, training of plant personnel and technology transfer.

-    Act as the Controls Division engineering POC (Point of Contact) and Internal subject matter expert in control systems (PLC, HMI, Motion Control Systems, Machine Vision), system integration, sensors and electro-mechanical devices to support the receiving of new automated technology and deployment in manufacturing plants.

-    Develop control architectures and system integration requirements that will satisfy process and manufacturing requirements.

-    International travel to support operations and manufacturing requirements in Mexico, Poland, and China)

** Experiences/Education - Required*
* -    Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

-    Ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 5+ years of electrical / controls experience with Machine vision system, programming PLCs and HMIs, and Robotics (Fanuc)

-    Ability to perform a machine safety risk assessment

-    2+ years experience with AutoCAD or E-Plan

-    Omron, Allen Bradley (AB) PLC and HMI programming skills

-    Able to travel globally (Mexico, Poland, and China at a minimum)

** Experiences/Education - Desired*
* -    Manufacturing experience

- Experience with SISTEMA evaluations

-    Knowledge of SCADA (GE iFix, Ignition, or similar)

-    Project Management Skills

** This position does not support immigration sponsorship.*
* The range for this position is $ - $ 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.

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