Controls Engineer II

Corning • Hickory, NC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Corning is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to design, develop, and integrate automated control systems in our fiber optic cable manufacturing plant. You’ll troubleshoot automation issues, drive process improvements, and collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions that increase safety, reliability, and efficiency.

Requirements

• BS in EE/CS/ME or related field, 2+ years’ industrial PLC/HMI/SCADA experience
• AutoCAD Electrical proficiency (panel layouts/schematics, documentation)
• Hands-on experience in programming HMI/SCADA systems, understanding industrial comms protocols

Nice To Haves

• Allen Bradley ControlLogix v20+ PLC experience
• Strong knowledge of industrial safety codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, LOTO)
• Experience with VFDs, servos, machine design, and legacy controls
• Experience with OSI PI interface

Responsibilities

• Create/modify Allen Bradley PLC programs and design new plant control systems
• Lead automation, improvement, and obsolescence mitigation projects
• Implement robust, cost-effective controls for automation and process equipment
• Interface with integrators to deliver integrated process systems
• Support projects from design through start-up, including training plant personnel
• Review electrical designs and ensure safety and compliance with Corning standards
• Communicate/document changes and practice our core values

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses
• Long-term incentives
• 100% company-paid pension benefit
• Matching contributions to 401(k) savings plan
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Family building support
• Fitness
• Company-paid life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Disease management programs
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Recognition program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level