Controls Engineer
Corning•Town of Erwin, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
An entry-level engineering position in the Measurements & Controls organization that includes the development, implementation, testing, and support of industrial control systems in support of manufacturing processes, automation, and inspection systems. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support the transfer of control system technology from development to manufacturing, ensuring safe, reliable, and repeatable operation in production environments.
Requirements
- 0–3 years of experience in controls, automation, or industrial systems engineering (internship or co-op acceptable).
- Basic knowledge of PLC programming concepts.
- Familiarity with industrial control platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, or similar).
- Understanding of sensors, actuators, and industrial I/O systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience with HMI development tools.
- Exposure to industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus).
- Familiarity with machine safety concepts and safety PLCs.
- Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Exposure to motion control, robotics, or servo systems
Responsibilities
- Contribute to engineering projects focused on the development and implementation of control and automation systems for manufacturing equipment and processes.
- Support the design, configuration, and testing of PLC-based control systems, including logic development, I/O configuration, and system validation.
- Assist with development and maintenance of HMI and operator interfaces.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define control system requirements.
- Participate in factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT) and commissioning activities.
- Troubleshoot control system issues during development, startup, and production support.
- Support integration with sensors, vision systems, and industrial networks.
- Assist in documenting control system designs, software, and procedures for release to production.
- Support continuous improvement of system reliability, safety, and performance.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
