Controls Engineer

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Corning’s Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile and stationary applications around the world.

An entry‑level engineering position in the Measurements & Controls organization that includes the development, implementation, testing, and support of industrial control systems in support of manufacturing processes, automation, and inspection systems. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support the transfer of control system technology from development to manufacturing, ensuring safe, reliable, and repeatable operation in production environments.

• Contribute to engineering projects focused on the development and implementation of control and automation systems for manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Support the design, configuration, and testing of PLC‑based control systems, including logic development, I/O configuration, and system validation.
• Assist with development and maintenance of HMI and operator interfaces.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define control system requirements.
• Participate in factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT) and commissioning activities.
• Troubleshoot control system issues during development, startup, and production support.
• Support integration with sensors, vision systems, and industrial networks.
• Assist in documenting control system designs, software, and procedures for release to production.
• Support continuous improvement of system reliability, safety, and performance.

• 20–40% travel
• 1 day to several week trips are typical

• 40+ hours per week, Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related field.

• 0–3 years of experience in controls, automation, or industrial systems engineering (internship or co‑op acceptable).
• Basic knowledge of PLC programming concepts.
• Familiarity with industrial control platforms (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, or similar).
• Understanding of sensors, actuators, and industrial I/O systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Experience with HMI development tools.
• Exposure to industrial communication protocols (Ether Net/IP, Profinet, Modbus).
• Familiarity with machine safety concepts and safety PLCs.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Exposure to motion control, robotics, or servo systems.

• Ability to work collaboratively with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams.
• Strong desire to learn and develop technical skills.
• Results‑oriented mindset and ability to manage multiple tasks.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well‑being, we provide a 100 % company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7 %…