Senior Engineer SCADA​/IMS

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:
Email jobs to me

The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us.

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.

How do we do this? 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.

Come break through with us.

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.

Serve as a SCADA Engineer within the Corning Optical Communications Division Engineering team, responsible for the design, deployment, and support of manufacturing and data systems. This role drives the introduction of new automation equipment, system integration, process improvements, and cost-reduction initiatives across global manufacturing sites.

• Design, document, implement, and maintain essential Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems for automated manufacturing equipment and manual processes
• Interface automated and manual manufacturing equipment with plant information systems (MES) and enterprise data platforms
• Provide appropriate and timely technical guidance related to SCADA and manufacturing data systems
• Provide technical expertise to ensure the operational reliability of SCADA systems
• Work with automation equipment vendors to design/document equipment interface specifications
• Solicit and document Voice of Customer from manufacturing sites to include in system design and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with Process engineering to determine and provide process data to data historians at appropriate time intervals
• Individual must be capable of executing project assignments, in a team-based environment, with minimal supervision.
• Ensure cybersecurity and data integrity best practices are followed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent.
• Ideal candidate will possess 5-10 years of SCADA development experience
• Able to travel globally (United States, Poland, and China at a minimum)
• Valid passport, titulo, and cedula
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal)

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of SCADA (Ignition, GE iFix, or similar) and control systems and components
• Knowledge of controls and real time Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Knowledge of structured programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, SQL)
• Experience integrating automated and manual manufacturing equipment with plant Information Management Systems (IMS)
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g., OPC UA, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, MQTT, Etc.)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially in cross-cultural and remote team environments
• Strong documentation and technical writing skills
• Ability to work effectively as both an individual and as a team member to solve complex SCADA problems and design decisions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to generate and communicate high level flow charts for process and data flows
• Advanced experience with Inductive Automation Ignition (Perspective, Vision,…