Measurements & Controls Manager

Corning•Phoenix, AZ

3d•$131,667 - $181,043•Onsite

About The Position

Corning’s solar module manufacturing facility in Tolleson, Arizona, is seeking a Measurements & Controls Manager to provide technical and organizational leadership for controls, automation, measurement, inspection, and test systems across its module manufacturing lines. The manager will set functional direction, standards, and priorities, including for standardized English-language HMIs, disciplined PLC program management, reliable measurement and inspection systems, and safe, timely recovery from equipment and controls issues. The manager will build and develop a team of engineers and work closely with Equipment Engineering, Process Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, IT, Operations, and equipment suppliers to improve equipment reliability, process control, measurement capability, safety, and manufacturing performance. The role includes substantial manufacturing-floor support and flexibility to support troubleshooting, installations, start-ups, trials, commissioning, and other production needs outside normal working hours. The position is based at Corning’s solar module manufacturing facility in Tolleson, AZ. Core work hours are generally Monday through Friday, and minimal travel may be required. The salary range is $131,667–$181,043 for full-time status; starting pay depends on job-related factors. This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls/Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent directly relevant education and experience may be considered.
At least 5 years of controls, automation, or related engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, including at least 2 years of formal or functional leadership experience leading engineers and/or technical teams.
Strong hands-on experience with PLC and HMI programming, integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting in an operating manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of servo and motion control, VFDs, sensors and instrumentation, industrial communications/networks, and automated equipment systems.
Experience establishing or maintaining controls standards, change-management practices, program backup/version-control processes, and technical documentation.
Experience leading equipment troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and controls-related reliability improvements.
Experience managing technical projects, priorities, budgets, and external equipment or automation suppliers.
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop technical employees, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively across Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, IT, and leadership.
Ability to spend substantial time supporting equipment on the manufacturing floor and provide flexibility for start-ups, commissioning, major equipment issues, and other critical production needs outside normal working hours.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment requiring appropriate PPE and involving exposure to noise, temperature variation, and production equipment.
Ability to meet physical requirements, including prolonged standing, walking, climbing, and lifting or exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds frequently.

Nice To Haves

Experience in solar module, semiconductor, electronics, battery, automotive, or other high-volume automated manufacturing environments.
Experience with Mitsubishi and/or Inovance PLC and HMI platforms, or comparable platforms such as Allen-Bradley/Rockwell or Siemens.
Experience working with international equipment manufacturers and suppliers, including China-based OEMs.
Experience with alarm management, alarm rationalization, or high-performance HMI design principles.
Experience with SCADA, MES integration, OPC/OPC UA, industrial networks, equipment connectivity, or manufacturing data tools such as SQL, Python, or Power BI.
Experience with machine vision, automated inspection, barcode/traceability systems, robotics, or other advanced manufacturing technologies.
Experience supporting FAT/SAT, equipment commissioning, qualification, manufacturing start-up, or production line ramp-up.
Familiarity with MSA, Gauge R&R, SPC, process capability, calibration, or other measurement-system engineering methods.
Lean or Six Sigma training and experience applying structured root-cause analysis and continuous-improvement methods; technical training development or delivery experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Measurements & Controls Engineers; set goals, manage performance, and build technical depth.
Prioritize and assign work across manufacturing lines, balancing production support, equipment issues, improvement projects, installations, and ramp activities.
Recruit and onboard controls talent and establish cross-training and succession plans for critical equipment and technologies.
Provide hands-on support for complex troubleshooting, commissioning, start-up, and technical escalations as needed.
Establish and enforce controls standards for PLC programming, HMI design, tag and I/O naming, alarm management, network architecture, and technical documentation.
Maintain controls program-management practices, including PLC/HMI backups, version control, change management, release documentation, and post-change validation.
Lead conversion and standardization of legacy Mandarin HMI content, tags, I/O lists, and program comments into clear English; improve alarm effectiveness using history and performance data.
Define controls and HMI requirements for new, refurbished, or relocated equipment, and ensure suppliers provide source code, program access, backups, documentation, and technical support.
Own the reliability, accuracy, and capability of manufacturing measurement, inspection, and test systems, including EL, IV/flash, hi-pot, machine vision, and in-line sensors; oversee calibration, verification, MSA, and measurement-system capability.
Lead equipment data collection, MES interfaces, barcode and traceability systems, and process-monitoring signals; partner with IT and cybersecurity teams on secure, reliable equipment connectivity.
Partner with Equipment Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations to address controls-related downtime and recurring faults, ensuring root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and verification of sustained improvements.
Lead controls and measurement projects from requirements and specification through FAT/SAT, installation, commissioning, qualification, and production ramp; manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and supplier performance.
Establish and report team, controls, reliability, and project KPIs; communicate status and risks to site leadership and develop business cases for investments.
Ensure the team follows electrical safety, machine safety, lockout/tagout, arc-flash, and EHS requirements and models safe behavior on the manufacturing floor.
Maintain management-of-change discipline and the integrity of safety circuits and interlocks; ensure safety controls are modified only through established procedures and appropriate authorization.

Benefits

Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
Company matching contributions to a 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when the employee contributes at least 6% of pay.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Family building support.
Fitness benefits.
Company-paid life insurance.
Disability benefits.
Disease management programs.
Paid time off.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).