Controls Engineer

Corning • Vineland, NJ

2d • $126,041 - $173,307 • Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Engineer supports Corning’s Pharmaceutical Glass production in Vineland, New Jersey. The role maintains, troubleshoots, programs, and improves factory-floor controls systems to increase production uptime and product quality, while identifying root causes of controls issues and implementing lasting solutions. The engineer also develops expertise in how controls systems connect with other plant systems.

This is a standard weekday position, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with production support outside normal hours as needed. The role supports new equipment installation and commissioning, electrical machine improvements and upgrades, documentation updates, and training. It works with engineering, operations, and cross-functional teams to ensure systems meet plant and corporate standards and electrical safety requirements. Immigration sponsorship is not supported.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• At least 3 years of controls experience.
• Ladder logic programming experience with Allen Bradley PLCs.
• Experience with HMIs and SCADA systems.
• Electrical drawing experience using AutoCAD.
• Experience identifying root causes of controls system issues and implementing corrective actions.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience implementing control strategies.
• Experience with VFDs and servos.
• Project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve controls systems, including PLCs and HMIs, to increase uptime and product quality.
• Identify root causes of controls issues and implement lasting engineering solutions.
• Support new equipment installation and commissioning; serve as the controls project receiver and provide post-installation production support and training.
• Plan and execute electrical machine improvements and upgrades.
• Update engineering documents and drawings as systems change.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and cross-functional teams to align new systems with plant and corporate standards while following electrical safety requirements.

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
• Company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions.
• Matching contributions to a 401(k) savings plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid parental leave and family building support.
• Fitness benefits.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits.
• Disease management programs.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee recognition program.

What This Job Offers

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