Automation Controls Engineer – PLCs, AI, Travel

Corning Incorporated; Painted Post (NY); Hybrid; USD 71,067 - 97,718; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives

100% company-paid pension benefit

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking engineers for its Manufacturing Technology & Engineering division in Painted Post, NY. The role involves leading automation projects, focusing on PLC-based systems and integrating AI tools to improve development processes.

Engineers will work with project teams on system design, control strategies, and troubleshooting. A BS in relevant engineering fields is required, along with 0-2 years of experience. Significant travel across North America is expected.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of electrical/controls experience.
• Solid understanding of fundamental engineering and control systems principles.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical controls for process improvement and capital expansion projects.
• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Conduct simulation, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Fundamental engineering and control systems principles

Verbal and written communication skills

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Ability to learn new technologies

Ability to work in a team environment

Exposure to PLCs

Exposure to control systems design

Education

BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering field

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

Job description

Corning Incorporated is seeking engineers for its Manufacturing Technology & Engineering division in Painted Post, NY. The role involves leading automation projects, focusing on PLC-based systems and integrating AI tools to improve development processes.

Engineers will work with project teams on system design, control strategies, and troubleshooting. A BS in relevant engineering fields is required, along with 0-2 years of experience. Significant travel across North America is expected.