Sr Controls Engineer

Corning•Hickory, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Corning is a world leader in glass, ceramic, and materials science, known for its innovation. The Optical Communications segment has evolved into a comprehensive provider of optical solutions. This role serves as an electrical controls resource for the Divisional Engineering Global Equipment team, focusing on new equipment and system introductions, process improvements, and cost reduction projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Minimum of 5+ years of electrical / controls experience with Machine vision system, programming PLCs and HMIs, and Robotics (Fanuc)
Ability to perform a machine safety risk assessment
2+ years experience with AutoCAD or E-Plan
Omron, Allen Bradley (AB) PLC and HMI programming skills
Able to travel globally (Mexico, Poland, and China at a minimum)

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience
Experience with SISTEMA evaluations
Knowledge of SCADA (GE iFix, Ignition, or similar)
Project Management Skills

Responsibilities

Provide electrical and controls engineering expertise in support of new equipment & system introductions, continuous improvements, cost reductions, maintenance, and productivity improvements.
Actively participate/direct all phases of the project including design, fabrication, installation, production start-up support, training of plant personnel and technology transfer.
Act as the Controls Division engineering POC (Point of Contact) and Internal subject matter expert in control systems (PLC, HMI, Motion Control Systems, Machine Vision), system integration, sensors and electro-mechanical devices to support the receiving of new automated technology and deployment in manufacturing plants.
Develop control architectures and system integration requirements that will satisfy process and manufacturing requirements.
International travel to support operations and manufacturing requirements in Mexico, Poland, and China.