Automation Controls Engineer

Corning•Concord, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Corning Incorporated is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to join our Automation Engineering group in Concord, NC. In this role, your main responsibility is to ensure that complex manufacturing equipment and processes meet daily production requirements in terms of safety, quality and reliability. Monitor process attributes daily, initiate and verify responses throughout the support chain. Champion continuous improvement activities, including implementation of new technology and fundamental process understanding, in support of cost reduction and quality improvement projects. Seek out and implement cost reduction opportunities. Consult and advise on projects you are not directly involved in and provide coaching / mentoring to others in Automation Engineering. Candidates should be versed in various controls platforms, and electrical engineering principles.

Requirements

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technology degree
5+ years of controls or equipment engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
Subject matter expertise in Allen Bradley controllers including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), I/O devices, motion control, communication protocols, and field wiring; ability to generate, debug, and modify PLC code in ladder logic and structured text
Knowledge of IEC 61131 programming methodology, closed-loop control systems, PID tuning, and AC/DC electrical theory
Experience with electro-mechanical devices including servo motors, valves, sensing devices, and conveyors; experience with industrial vision systems and scanning devices
Working knowledge of robotics and ability to write and modify Fanuc Teach Pendant programs; ability to generate and interpret electrical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical
Familiarity with National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI standards, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) electrical codes, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) safety procedures

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Beckhoff TwinCAT
Experience leveraging external suppliers and system integrators for process equipment design, build, and integration
Experience with data analysis using Microsoft Excel or Access
Six Sigma or Performance Excellence training (Green Belt or higher)
Knowledge of electrical grounding and shielding principles

Responsibilities

Provide electrical controls support for a 24/7 manufacturing environment — troubleshoot complex equipment and process issues, isolate root causes, and validate corrective actions with measurable results
Create and manage project plans including scope, schedule, cost estimates, and acceptance criteria for assigned automation engineering projects
Track daily production and quality metrics, own key attribute performance, and maintain dashboards and trend tools to support operational decision-making
Champion continuous improvement initiatives including new technology implementation, automation upgrades, and cost reduction projects
Partner with Operations, IT, Facilities, Project Engineering, and Quality Engineering (QE) teams to resolve equipment issues and drive process performance improvements
Coach and mentor automation engineering team members on machine controls, programming, and safe operating practices