Firing Controls Engineer

Corning•Town of Erwin, NY

1d•$88,834 - $122,148•Onsite

About The Position

Corning's Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile and stationary applications around the world. The primary focus of this role is to improve controls systems and provide support for production assets. Responsibilities include designing, building, programming, testing, and debugging automated process machines within the facility, including kilns and material handling systems. You will be a member of a cross-functional controls engineering team tasked with supporting and enhancing functionality for advanced manufacturing process systems. This role emphasizes safety and quality improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent field.
1+ years of engineering experience required.
Strong technical curiosity to develop innovative solutions to complex challenges.
Familiarity with cutting-edge technologies such as: Control system integration and architectures, PLCs/PACs, Motion control systems, Electro-mechanical drive systems, Part sensing and vision systems, Risk assessment and safety systems.
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.

Nice To Haves

3+ years experience preferred with a proven track record in designing, developing, and implementing robust, state-of-the-art controls solutions using machine/motion control systems, flexible automation, and electro-mechanical systems in manufacturing environments.
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).
Prior experience in a manufacturing environment.
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.