Controls Technician III

Corning•Concord, NC

1d•$70,954 - $97,562•Onsite

About The Position

Corning is a world leader in glass, ceramic, and materials science, with technologies that push boundaries across various industries. The Optical Communications segment has evolved into a comprehensive provider of optical solutions. This Controls Technician III role is a hands-on technical position supporting manufacturing operations for optical fiber winding and related processes. The primary mission is to apply controls and automation expertise to improve equipment reliability, process capability, safety, and productivity in an active manufacturing environment. This role focuses on controls software, system integration, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of existing equipment. A successful candidate will develop a deep understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment, work closely with operators and engineers, and provide practical, sustainable controls solutions using Beckhoff (TwinCAT) platforms.

Requirements

2-year technical degree and 7+ years relevant technical experience, or 12+ years of relevant technical experience developing and supporting PLC-based control systems in a manufacturing environment
Ability to program in ladder logic, structured text and function block diagrams
Strong fundamental understanding of electrical design practices, control systems integration, controls architecture, PLCs, electro-mechanical drive systems, risk assessment and safety systems
Working knowledge of data analysis tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Access, SQL, and/or PowerBI)
Project management and execution experience, including estimating budgets, schedules, meeting deliverables and supporting startup
Proven effective communication and leadership to drive cross-functional collaboration
Ability to identify knowledge gaps and develop training opportunities to coach teams within and outside of the department

Nice To Haves

Experience with AutoCAD®/AutoCAD Electrical, Inventor and Vault
Experience with problem solving tools such as DMAIC, KT Analysis or DESGN
Knowledge of the Optical Fiber manufacturing process

Responsibilities

Provide daily support on manufacturing equipment by monitoring key metrics to identify low performance, understand root cause and implement corrective actions.
Support and improve existing manufacturing equipment through controls software development, optimization, and troubleshooting.
Develop, modify, and maintain PLC, motion control, and HMI code using Beckhoff TwinCAT platforms.
Collaborate with manufacturing operations, plant engineering, MET, and IT teams to identify and implement equipment and process improvements.
Develop a strong working knowledge of winding and fiber handling processes to enable effective, sustainable controls solutions.
Document control logic, system changes, and operating standards to support long-term equipment maintainability.
Interface with other Corning fiber plants to knowledge share solutions on common platforms when applicable.