Controls Engineer III

Corning•Hickory, NC

2d•$105,994 - $145,743•Onsite

About The Position

Corning is a world leader in materials science, known for its innovations in glass, ceramics, and related materials. The Optical Communications segment has evolved into a comprehensive provider of optical solutions for the broader communications industry, serving both carrier and enterprise networks. This role is responsible for the design, development, programming, implementation, and optimization of control systems for Corning’s cable manufacturing processes. The position offers advanced technical leadership in troubleshooting complex automation issues, integrating systems, and enhancing equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency. It also involves leading projects focused on root cause analysis, cost reduction, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration, with an emphasis on mentoring junior engineers and staying abreast of new technologies and intellectual property.

Requirements

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering , Computer Science , Mechanical Engineering /, or Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology
4+ years manufacturing experience working with HMI / SCADA systems programming: PLCs / HMIs / VFDs controlling process and automation equipment in a plant environment including higher level communications protocols (e.g, ; Allen Bradley ControlLogix v20 systems or higher), and the ability to generate, debug and modify PLC code – ladder logic, structured text and function block diagram.
Possess strong fundamental understanding of electrical design practices, machine/motion control systems, electro-mechanical systems, VFD and Servo programming, communication protocols, and practical application, and be able to generate and interpret electrical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical 2021 for systems design including control panel layouts, component documentation, and schematics to prepare initial CAD design layouts of both complete electrical controls systems and control sub-sections, as well as review electrical drawing packages for conformance to Corning standards.
Ensure proactive safety measures for all equipment and processes. Seeks to identify and correct potential safety or environmental issues using NEC, NFPA, and other pertinent safety codes. Ensure safety procedures, such as Lock-Out Tag-Out, are always followed .

Nice To Haves

Allen Bradley ControlLogix v20 systems experience.
Experience with the OSI PI (historian) interface.
Strong written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Entrepreneurial/Visionary (able to conceive and design a control system never demonstrated and understands the big picture and can project this view).

Responsibilities

Provides leadership in problem solving, and technical expertise, to ensure timely resolution of short-term process and equipment issues, and higher level troubleshooting
Design, create, modify, and implement robust, cost effective automation and process machine control systems (i.e., Allen Bradley PLC programs) for our fiber optic cable production plant.
Mentor and train junior controls engineers
Manage the controls engineering scope of process improvement, capital expansion, and obsolescence mitigation projects.
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.
Capable of working closely with other engineers, maintenance, operations and other plant and division functions to perform line troubleshooting and execute project assignments to completion in a team based environment with minimal supervision.
Participate in an on call rotation, providing support during nights, weekends, and holidays as needed to ensure continuous coverage and timely response to critical issues.