Automation & MES Integration Engineer — Solar Modules

Corning, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 106,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses and incentives

401(k) match

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Corning, Inc. is seeking an Automation Engineer for its Tolleson, AZ solar module line. You will own automation across the line, integrating equipment from multiple OEMs with the MES and driving improvements to throughput and reliability.

You will work with Equipment and Controls Engineers, Process Engineering, IT, and suppliers to deliver robust automation solutions and documented, scalable changes. A strong background in automation and MES interfaces is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related engineering field.
• 5+ years automation or integration experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience integrating automated equipment and line-level interlocks.
• Troubleshooting MES-to-equipment communication and data issues.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and signal mapping.

Responsibilities

• Own automation and integration of the module line and station handoffs.
• Design automation to reduce handling and increase throughput.
• Lead machine-to-machine integration and interlocks.
• Analyze line flow, bottlenecks, and throughput improvements.
• Lead automation projects through lifecycle with proper documentation.
• Define data interfaces and MES communication for new equipment.
• Translate Chinese documents and coordinate with suppliers when needed.
• Produce interface specs and troubleshooting guides.
• Act as technical liaison with China-based suppliers and teams.
• Lead root cause analyses for line stoppages and cross-functional resolution.

Skills

Automation

Industrial manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Communication

Reading PLC logic

Root cause analysis

Lean/Six Sigma

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Automation/Controls Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Related field or equivalent experience

Tools

Mitsubishi PLC

Inovance PLC

HMI programming

MES integration

Ethernet/IP

Modbus TCP

OPC UA

SCADA

SQL

Python

Job description

Corning, Inc. is seeking an Automation Engineer for its Tolleson, AZ solar module line. You will own automation across the line, integrating equipment from multiple OEMs with the MES and driving improvements to throughput and reliability.

You will work with Equipment and Controls Engineers, Process Engineering, IT, and suppliers to deliver robust automation solutions and documented, scalable changes. A strong background in automation and MES interfaces is required.