Controls Engineer
Corning•Village of Fairport, NY
•$84,010 - $115,515•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking an entry-level Controls Engineer to support the specification, design, build, integration, documentation, and maintenance of automation and control systems for optical test benches, in both R&D and production environments. This engineer will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams including optical, mechanical, metrology, and software engineers to develop and support precision test equipment used to evaluate complex optical systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
- MS or 2+ years of applicable experience
- Strong foundation in AC/DC circuits, basic electronics, and electrical measurements.
- Experience using electronics test equipment such as digital multimeters and oscilloscopes.
- Experience with schematic capture and printed circuit board (PCB) layout.
- Understanding of motors, control systems, and data acquisition hardware and software.
- Experience programming using C / C++ or C#.
- Experience programming or script development using Python or MATLAB.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in circuit design with Altium Designer.
- Experience with interfacing with scientific digital cameras.
- Familiarity with optics, optical metrology, and image processing.
- Familiarity with Linux / Unix environments.
- Experience with SQL databases.
- Familiarity with National Instruments’ LabWindows.
Responsibilities
- Support engineers in specifying and documenting hardware requirements for optical test stations.
- Design and document assemblies used to build optical test bench automation and control systems, including motor, detector, camera, data acquisition, and timing circuitry and associated wiring and cable assemblies.
- Translate designs into working hardware by building prototype or breadboard assemblies and coordinating outsourced fabrication of sub-systems as needed.
- Troubleshoot electrical, wiring, and system integration issues on existing test benches, and repair or upgrade benches as appropriate.
- Perform work in cleanroom and molecular cleanroom environments.
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives
- 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions
- Matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan
- Medical, dental, 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
Entry Level
