Controls Engineer

Role Purpose

Serve as an electrical controls resource for process improvement, cost reduction and capital expansion projects. Manage electrical and controls scope of assigned projects. Lead/participate in project teams and support daily manufacturing operations by providing technical support to plant’s various control systems.

• Create and modify Allen Bradley PLC programs for our fiber optic cable production plant.
• Design and implement new control systems projects.
• Manage the controls engineering scope of process improvement, capital expansion, and obsolescence mitigation projects.
• Implement robust, cost effective automation and process machine control systems.
• Interface with external system integrators to successfully deliver fully integrated process equipment systems to Corning’s facility.
• Participate in all phases of the project including design, fabrication, off‑line integration and testing, installation, production start‑up support, training of plant personnel, and technology transfer. Independently follow construction of equipment in vendors’ facilities.

• Nominal working hours are M – F, 8 AM – 5 PM.
• Informal 24/7 coverage for ad‑hoc call‑in support (3rd Level Subject Matter Expert).

Less than 1%.

• BS in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with demonstrated controls aptitude.
• Ability to debug and monitor PLC code – ladder logic.
• Experience with Allen Bradley controllers and associated hardware including PLC and I/O devices, motion control, various communication protocols, field wiring and disconnect devices.
• 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• 1 year minimum experience with electro‑mechanical devices (e.g. servo motors, valves, sensing devices).
• Good problem‑solving skills; ability to reach first‑principles understanding.
• Knowledge of ANSI standards, NFPA and NEC applicable Electrical Codes.

The range for this position is $88,834.00 - $ assuming full time status.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives align with key business results.
• 100% company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions; matching 401(k) contributions up to 12% of pay.
• Health, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at  .