Sr. Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Corning•Concord, NC

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible. How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more. Come break through with us. Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use. Scope of Position: Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer is a hands-on technical role supporting manufacturing operations for optical fiber winding and related processes. The primary mission is to apply controls and automation expertise to improve equipment reliability, process capability, safety, and productivity in an active manufacturing environment. This role is focused on controls software, system integration, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of existing equipment. A successful candidate will develop a deep understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment, work closely with operators and engineers, and provide practical, sustainable controls solutions using Beckhoff (TwinCAT) and Allen‑Bradley platforms. This position is part of the Division Engineering organization within Corning Optical Fiber and Cable (OFC). The position may be based in Wilmington, NC, Midland NC, or Concord, NC and will require some travel to other OFC facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Controls, Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation, or related discipline)
5 + years of relevant experience developing and supporting PLC-based control systems in a manufacturing environment
Ability to program in both ladder logic and structured text
Strong fundamental understanding of electrical design practices, control systems integration, controls architecture, PLCs, electro-mechanical drive systems, vision system, risk assessment and safety systems
Experience with detailed analysis of large datasets using any popular codes (e.g., python, Matlab, Visual Basic, etc)
2 years of relevant Project Management experience (e.g., cost analysis, GANTT charts, etc.), but PMP certification is not required

Responsibilities

Support and improve existing manufacturing equipment through controls software development, optimization, and troubleshooting.
Develop, modify, and maintain PLC, motion control, and HMI code using Beckhoff TwinCAT and Allen‑Bradley platforms.
Collaborate with manufacturing, process, maintenance, and IT teams to identify and implement equipment and process improvements.
Develop a strong working knowledge of winding and fiber handling processes to enable effective, sustainable controls solutions.
Document control logic, system changes, and operating standards to support long-term equipment maintainability.
Interface with other Corning facilities to share solutions and support common controls platforms when applicable.