Controls Technician

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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.

Scope of Position: Provide 2nd level technical expertise in Allen Bradley PLC controls-based troubleshooting and continuous improvement in support of 24/7 manufacturing operations. Make decisions based upon sound engineering and scientific methods. Enhance manufacturing capabilities through the implementation of new ideas and methods. Independently execute projects to fulfill department goals and objectives.

• Work closely with controls engineers to implement control sequence logic (both time-based and event-based), fail-safe states, and process/equipment recovery sequences.
• Implement specified field devices to accomplish desired process/equipment functions, ensuring compatibility with site standards.
• Accurately estimate timeframe to complete assigned project work once scope of work is defined and then complete work to agreed-to timeline.
• Participate in engineering project teams responsible for delivering robust, cost‑effective automation and process machine systems to Corning’s manufacturing plants and processes.
• Work within project teams to support solving difficult automation problems, resolving project‑related issues, and developing fundamental understanding of technical/process requirements critical to system success.
• Drive the deployment of defined control architectures, control system standards, and system integration that satisfy process and manufacturing requirements.
• Interface with external system integrators and machine builders to enable project deliverables.
• Actively participate in project fabrication, offline integration and testing, drawings and documentation, installation, production start‑up support, training of plant personnel, and technology transfer.
• Report to project leader on assigned project activities on a pre‑determined basis.

In all work:

• Maintain and practice Corning Values.
• Consider safety implications in all decisions.
• When applicable consider input and review data with SMEs.
• Make sound engineering, data‑driven decisions.
• Communicate and document changes.

• Nominal working hours are M – F, 8 AM – 5 PM.
• Support off shift as needed.

• Two‑year technical degree, with a focus of EE, CS, Mechatronics, or similar area and 1+ years equipment/controls experience.
• Familiar with state‑of‑the‑art technologies in control systems integration, controls architectures, PLC’s, motion control systems, electro‑mechanical drive systems, robotics, part sensing, vision, risk assessment, and safety systems.
• Demonstrated ability to support the development and delivery of fully integrated machine and motion control, automation, and process machine systems and solutions.
• Experience with graphical user interface and human machine interface.

• Experience preferred with Allen‑Bradley PLCs, iFIX SCADA.
• Must be able to program in ladder logic or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Experience in programming Allen Bradley Control Logix v20 systems or higher and the ability to generate, debug and modify PLC code – ladder logic, structured text and function block diagram.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $58,614.00 – $80,594.00 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.

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well.
• 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% and 12% of…