Engineer, Controls

Corning•Town of Erwin, NY

26d•$71,067 - $97,718•Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Engineer supports Manufacturing Technology & Engineering projects by helping design, implement, test, and improve PLC based automation and process machine systems across Corning manufacturing facilities. This early career role combines hardware and software problem solving and supports controls development, equipment integration, troubleshooting, commissioning, startup, and technical documentation. The position is based at Erwin Park Center and includes substantial travel based on project needs.

Requirements

BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or closely related technical field
Zero to two years of electrical, controls, automation, manufacturing, or related engineering experience
Solid understanding of fundamental electrical engineering principles
Strong technical curiosity, logical problem solving ability, and willingness to learn quickly
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Familiarity with programmable logic controllers, microcontrollers, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, or similar hardware and controls technologies
Familiarity with one or more software technologies, such as C#, Java, Python, C, C++, or related programming environments
Ability to travel extensively based on project needs
Ability to work in the United States without current or future immigration sponsorship and meet export control eligibility requirements

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience or desire to work in a manufacturing environment
Exposure to PLC programming, HMI development, SCADA, industrial automation, electrical controls, or systems integration
Familiarity with Rockwell, Allen Bradley, Siemens, or similar controls platforms
Experience with sensors, actuators, drives, robotics, instrumentation, industrial networking, or electrical schematics
Experience with commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, or maintenance of industrial equipment
Knowledge of control theory, control strategies, or PID control loop tuning
Familiarity with version control, code documentation, testing practices, digital twins, simulation tools, or virtual commissioning

Responsibilities

Support engineering project teams delivering automation and process machine systems for Corning manufacturing facilities and processes
Work with project teams to resolve automation and project related issues while developing an understanding of technical and process requirements
Participate in the development of control architectures, control functional specifications, and system integration requirements
Design, program, troubleshoot, and improve PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for industrial automation applications
Use AI tools to support PLC code, logic sequences, function blocks, alarms, and documentation; review and validate output to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance
Create and maintain electrical and controls documentation, including I/O lists, sequences of operation, and functional descriptions
Perform system integration with sensors, actuators, drives, robots, and third party equipment
Conduct simulation, commissioning, startup, onsite troubleshooting, and technology transfer activities
Optimize existing PLC programs for safety, performance, maintainability, and downtime reduction
Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, and project teams to deliver automation solutions and support plant personnel as needed