Automation Controls Engineer – 24/7 Manufacturing

Corning Incorporated; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 106,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses and long-term pay

100% company-paid pension with 7–12% 2

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Concord, NC, is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to join our Automation Engineering group. The role ensures complex manufacturing equipment and processes meet daily safety, quality, and reliability requirements. You will monitor process attributes, initiate responses, and drive continuous improvement through new technology and cost-reduction initiatives.

Collaboration with Operations, IT, Facilities, QE is essential. Required: B.S.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of controls or equipment engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Subject matter expertise in Allen-Bradley controllers including PLCs, I/O, motion control, protocols, and ladder/structured text.
• Knowledge of IEC 61131 methodology, closed-loop control, PID tuning, and AC/DC theory.
• Experience with electro-mechanical devices including servo motors, valves, sensing devices, and conveyors; industrial vision systems.
• Experience with robotics and Fanuc Teach Pendant programming; ability to read/modify AutoCAD Electrical drawings.
• Familiarity with NEC, ANSI, NFPA electrical codes and LOTO safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical controls support for a 24/7 manufacturing environment; troubleshoot and validate corrective actions.
• Create and manage project plans with scope, schedule, cost, and acceptance criteria.
• Track daily production and quality metrics and maintain dashboards.
• Champion continuous improvement including new technology, automation upgrades, and cost-reduction projects.
• Collaborate with Operations, IT, Facilities, Project Engineering, and QE to resolve equipment issues.
• Coach and mentor automation engineers on machine controls and safe operating practices.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Automation Controls

PLC Programming

Robotics

AutoCAD Electrical

Electrical Schematics

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Fanuc Teach Pendant

AutoCAD Electrical

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Industrial vision systems

Job description

Corning Incorporated in Concord, NC, is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to join our Automation Engineering group. The role ensures complex manufacturing equipment and processes meet daily safety, quality, and reliability requirements. You will monitor process attributes, initiate responses, and drive continuous improvement through new technology and cost-reduction initiatives.

Collaboration with Operations, IT, Facilities, QE is essential. Required: B.S.