Sr. Controls Engineer
About The Position
Corning is a global leader in materials science, known for its innovation in glass, ceramics, and related materials. The Optical Communications segment has evolved into a comprehensive provider of optical solutions. This Senior-level Controls Engineer will serve as a senior technical resource for complex manufacturing automation systems and major engineering initiatives. The role involves leading difficult controls assignments, establishing technical direction, driving sustainable solutions, managing technical risk, mentoring other engineers, and contributing to controls standards and long-term automation strategy. The purpose of the Controls Engineer role is to develop, integrate, support, and improve electrical control and automation systems used in manufacturing, applying controls engineering principles to enhance safety, quality, equipment reliability, process capability, productivity, and cost. Controls Engineers collaborate with various teams including manufacturing, process engineering, maintenance, information technology, and equipment suppliers to deliver safe, reliable, maintainable, and sustainable automation solutions.
Requirements
- A completed Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related technical discipline.
- 4+ years of relevant controls, automation, equipment, or manufacturing engineering experience.
- Hands-on experience developing, programming, testing, and commissioning PLC, HMI, and/or SCADA applications for industrial equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/Studio 5000, Siemens, Omron, or similar industrial control platforms.
- Ability to program in both ladder logic and structured text.
- Experience with SCADA, motion control, servo systems, machine vision, robotics, and control-system integration.
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings, control schematics, and technical documentation.
- Experience using Python, MATLAB, C#, VB.NET, or similar tools for data analysis and automation.
- Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), PI Data Historian, or similar manufacturing information systems used for production data collection, visualization, reporting, and process analysis.
- Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or similar.
- Knowledge of NFPA, ANSI, IEC, and other applicable industrial safety and electrical standards.
- Knowledge of cable manufacturing process and equipment.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, organizational, and project execution skills.
- Ability to lead complex technical assignments and operate with minimal direction.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, manufacturing, and leadership organizations.
- Results-oriented approach with a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to mentor others, influence technical direction, and drive sustainable engineering solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, implementation, and support of advanced PLC, HMI, SCADA, motion, vision, instrumentation, and safety control systems.
- Serve as the controls technical lead for capital projects, equipment upgrades, retrofits, and commissioning activities.
- Develop and maintain controls software and architectures using platforms such as Beckhoff TwinCAT and Allen-Bradley.
- Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex equipment, process, and controls issues affecting safety, quality, reliability, and productivity.
- Partner with manufacturing, process, maintenance, IT, and engineering teams to identify and implement process and equipment improvements.
- Develop functional specifications, design standards, testing strategies, and technical documentation to ensure maintainable and scalable solutions.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to engineers, technicians, integrators, and equipment suppliers.
- Drive measurable improvements in process capability, reliability, safety, OEE, and lifecycle cost through innovative controls solutions.
- Evaluate technical risks and lead feasibility, validation, and technology-transfer efforts for new manufacturing systems.
- Support controls standardization and share best practices across manufacturing sites.
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses
- Long-term incentives
- 100% company-paid pension benefit
- Matching contributions to 401(k) savings plan
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Family building support
- Fitness programs
- Company-paid life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disease management programs
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Recognition program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
