Engineer, Controls

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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.

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Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

The Controls Engineer supports Manufacturing Technology & Engineering projects by helping design, implement, test, and improve PLC based automation and process machine systems across Corning manufacturing facilities. This early career role combines hardware and software problem solving and supports controls development, equipment integration, troubleshooting, commissioning, startup, and technical documentation. The position is based at Erwin Park Center and includes substantial travel based on project needs.

• Support engineering project teams delivering automation and process machine systems for Corning manufacturing facilities and processes
• Work with project teams to resolve automation and project related issues while developing an understanding of technical and process requirements
• Participate in the development of control architectures, control functional specifications, and system integration requirements
• Design, program, troubleshoot, and improve PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for industrial automation applications
• Use AI tools to support PLC code, logic sequences, function blocks, alarms, and documentation; review and validate output to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance
• Create and maintain electrical and controls documentation, including I/O lists, sequences of operation, and functional descriptions
• Perform system integration with sensors, actuators, drives, robots, and third party equipment
• Conduct simulation, commissioning, startup, onsite troubleshooting, and technology transfer activities
• Optimize existing PLC programs for safety, performance, maintainability, and downtime reduction
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, and project teams to deliver automation solutions and support plant personnel as needed

• BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or closely related technical field
• Zero to two years of electrical, controls, automation, manufacturing, or related engineering experience
• Solid understanding of fundamental electrical engineering principles
• Strong technical curiosity, logical problem solving ability, and willingness to learn quickly
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a…