Controls Engineer
Corning•Wilmington, NC
•$110,000 - $145,230•Onsite
About The Position
Corning is a world leader in glass, ceramic, and materials science, known for its innovations that push boundaries. The Optical Communications segment has evolved into a comprehensive provider of optical solutions. This segment is divided into carrier network and enterprise network product groups. The Scope of the Position involves a Controls Engineer working within or leading small multi-discipline teams to develop new optical fiber manufacturing equipment. The goal is to improve product attributes, reduce costs, or increase manufacturing output of optical fiber.
Requirements
- B.S. Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics engineering, or Similar, with 2+ years manufacturing experience working with process and automation equipment
- Understanding of electrical theory and instrumentation including meters, oscilloscopes, function generators, power supplies, etc.
- Control system (PLC, motion control, safety devices, high level languages) programming capability.
- Demonstrated capability to integrate field devices for flow control, motion control, temperature control, and associated safety systems into an overall controls package.
- Familiarity with electrical system design including control panel layouts, component selection, and schematics.
- Strong experimental, instrumentation, control, and analytic skills to ensure data produced is valid and traceable.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge/experience in materials processing equipment
- Experience with AC/DC motors & drives, SCR elements, and/or other electrical systems
- Capable of providing solutions which require current and advanced control theory.
- Strong background in electrical control systems, PLC’s and microcontrollers
- Familiarity with distributed control and I/O
- Operational skills to execute test plans & calibration procedures.
Responsibilities
- Use established fundamentals of electrical and controls engineering to identify concepts for control of manufacturing equipment; and design, build and test selected concepts as an individual and in teams to enable improved and new manufacturing equipment and processes.
- Specify, integrate, test, and validate controls hardware and software.
- Collaborate with equipment design, processing equipment deployment, and manufacturing receivers during later stages of technology development.
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 programs
- 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
Mid Level
