Measurements & Controls Engineer

Corning • Phoenix, AZ

2d • $88,834 - $122,148

About The Position

Corning is seeking a Measurements & Controls Engineer to support measurement, inspection, controls, and automation systems within its Solar Modular manufacturing operation. The role supports the development, implementation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of systems used to monitor and control manufacturing processes and verify product quality.

The engineer works with Operations, Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and other technical teams to improve measurement capability, process control, equipment performance, and manufacturing reliability. It offers an early-career engineer the opportunity to develop hands-on expertise in manufacturing measurement, controls, automation, and inspection technologies. The position may require minimal travel for business, supplier, equipment, and project needs. Core work hours are generally Monday through Friday, with flexibility needed to support manufacturing troubleshooting, installations, start-ups, trials, and other production needs outside normal working hours. The position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related engineering or technical discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience in measurement systems, controls, automation, instrumentation, manufacturing engineering, or a related technical environment.
• Ability to apply engineering principles, data analysis, and structured problem-solving methods to manufacturing, equipment, or measurement-related problems.
• Working knowledge of measurement systems, instrumentation, sensors, controls, automation, or data-acquisition technologies.
• Understanding of measurement concepts including accuracy, precision, calibration, repeatability, reproducibility, and sources of variation.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, schematics, and engineering documentation.
• Ability to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment and collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience through employment, internship, co-op, or research involving measurement systems, controls, automation, instrumentation, manufacturing, or inspection technologies.
• Experience in solar, semiconductor, glass, electronics, or other high-volume, technically complex manufacturing environments.
• Experience with industrial automation technologies such as PLCs, HMIs, sensors, machine vision, industrial communications, data-acquisition systems, or motion-control systems.
• Experience with machine vision, image processing, optical inspection, dimensional measurement, or automated inspection technologies.
• Familiarity with statistical engineering and measurement methods, including MSA, Gauge R&R, SPC, and process capability analysis.
• Experience with programming, scripting, industrial controls, manufacturing data analysis, or visualization tools such as Excel or Power BI.
• Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC, 5-Why, or root-cause analysis; Six Sigma Green Belt or similar training is preferred.
• Experience supporting equipment or system installation, commissioning, start-up, qualification, manufacturing trials, or new technology deployment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day engineering support for manufacturing measurement, inspection, controls, instrumentation, and automation systems, troubleshooting issues affecting equipment performance, process stability, or product quality.
• Monitor system performance and manufacturing data to identify trends, abnormalities, and opportunities to improve process capability, reliability, yield, quality, and efficiency.
• Develop, implement, optimize, and sustain measurement and inspection systems for monitoring manufacturing processes and critical product characteristics.
• Perform or support Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Gauge R&R, capability studies, calibration activities, and other evaluations of measurement-system accuracy and performance.
• Partner with Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Operations to define measurement and controls requirements and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Develop and execute experiments and test plans to evaluate, validate, and optimize new or modified measurement, inspection, controls, and automation technologies.
• Participate in the installation, start-up, commissioning, qualification, and optimization of new manufacturing systems and equipment.
• Support integration and troubleshooting of sensors, instrumentation, vision systems, data-acquisition systems, PLCs, HMIs, and other manufacturing technologies.
• Apply structured problem-solving and data-analysis methods to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and drive sustainable improvements.
• Provide measurement and controls expertise for PFMEA, Control Plans, process qualification, equipment qualification, and change-management activities.
• Collaborate with equipment manufacturers and technology suppliers to define technical requirements, troubleshoot issues, and implement systems or capabilities.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, specifications, calibration requirements, operating procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Share technical knowledge and guide technicians, engineers, and manufacturing team members while promoting safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives tied to business results.
• 401(k) company matching contributions of up to 4% of pay when the employee contributes at least 6% of pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid parental leave and family building support.
• Fitness benefits.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits.
• Disease management programs.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level