Controls Engineer

Corning•Town of Erwin, NY

52d•$88,834 - $122,148•Onsite

About The Position

Corning is a world leader in materials science, known for its innovations in glass, ceramics, and related materials. The Environmental Technologies segment specifically focuses on manufacturing ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control. This role is crucial for improving controls systems and providing support for production assets within the facility, particularly in the Firing area of the Diesel Manufacturing plant. The position involves designing, building, programming, testing, and debugging automated process machines, including kilns and material handling systems, as part of a cross-functional controls engineering team. Emphasis is placed on safety and quality enhancements in advanced manufacturing process systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent field.
1-3 years of experience in controls, automation, or related fields
Experience working with robust, state-of-the-art controls solutions using machine/motion control systems, flexible automation, and electro-mechanical systems in manufacturing environments.
Strong technical curiosity in developing innovative solutions to complex challenges.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to work effectively in both team and independent settings.
General mechanical knowledge and its application in troubleshooting and system design.
Highly motivated, results-oriented, and customer-focused with a commitment to excellence.
Familiarity with some or all of the following cutting-edge technologies: Control system integration and architectures, PLCs/PACs, Motion control systems, Electro-mechanical drive systems, Part sensing and vision systems or Risk assessment and safety systems.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in electrical design practices, machine/motion control systems, programming, and system integration.
Knowledge of control systems design, including open-loop and closed-loop systems.
Experience with Rockwell Logix5000/Studio5000, Honeywell Experion.
Familiarity with Allen-Bradley PLC/PAC, robotic systems, motion control, VFD, and safety hardware.
Knowledge of computer science hardware/software.
Experience with vision inspection systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence).
Knowledge of industry standards such as NFPA70, NFPA79, NFPA70E, NFPA86, ISO13949, and ANSI1506.

Responsibilities

Act as the Electrical Controls expert for development and troubleshooting of production equipment in the Firing area of the Diesel Manufacturing facility in Painted Post, NY.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to implement new functionality based on production needs. Support includes, but is not limited to: Safety controllers, PLCs/PACs, DCS systems, HMIs, robots, motion control systems, measurement systems, instrumentation, material handling systems, industrial networks, and MES/data collection systems.
Adhere to plant and division electrical controls standards, addressing technical questions and managing changes during off-shift activities as needed.
Execute assignments in a team-based environment with minimal supervision.
Effectively communicate benefits and risks of engineered solutions to Operations and Leadership.
Gain advanced manufacturing exposure with hands-on impact and growth opportunities.