Controls Engineer

Corning Incorporated; Town of Canton (NY); On-site; USD 89,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

100% company-paid pension

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Canton, NY, is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, implement, and support PLC-based control systems for manufacturing equipment, ensuring safe and reliable operation and continuous improvement.

You will modify electrical schematics, develop PLC/HMI software, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with engineering, technicians, and operations to deliver equipment to specification. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with demonstrated controls aptitude or similar discipline
• Minimum 2 years electrical or controls experience
• Ability to debug and monitor PLC code – ladder logic
• Sound understanding of AC/DC electrical theory, and practical application thereof
• Working knowledge of data analysis techniques using Microsoft Excel, Access, SQL, and/or Power BI
• Ability to generate and interpret electrical drawings
• Knowledge of ANSI standards, NFPA and NEC applicable Electrical Codes.
• Up to 25% travel required including regional and international
• US Citizenship required
• In order to comply with Corning's government contract requirements at this location, if you receive an offer of employment for this position, you will need to provide documentation of your U.S. citizen status.

Responsibilities

• Design, modify, and support PLC-based control systems for manufacturing equipment.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and controls documentation.
• Develop and update PLC/HMI software, including recipes, interlocks, alarms, and data logging.
• Troubleshoot electrical, controls, and software issues to minimize downtime and support production.
• Support equipment installation, upgrades, legacy system replication, and system integration activities.
• Implement controls solutions for motion, laser, vision, and other process equipment.
• Design and maintain machine safety and interlock systems to meet company and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with machine builders, integrators, and suppliers to deliver equipment to specification.
• Identify critical spare parts, preventive maintenance needs, and create supporting documentation and training.
• Collaborate with engineering, technicians, and operations to communicate progress, risks, and escalation needs.

Skills

Controls aptitude

PLC debugging

Data analysis

Electrical theory

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical with controls aptitude

Tools

Allen-Bradley controllers

DeltaV

Autodesk Inventor

Power BI

Job description

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.

Requisition Number: 76016 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.

Corning's Businesses Are Ever-evolving To Best Serve Our Customers, Industries, And Consumers. Today, We Accelerate And Transform Life Sciences, Mobile Consumer Electronics, Optical Communications, Display, Automotive, And Solar Markets. We Are Changing The World With

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose

The Controls Engineer independently designs, implements, and supports industrial control systems for manufacturing and test equipment in the Canton AO environment. The role applies established engineering principles with moderate discretion to support production, development, and continuous improvement activities while ensuring safe and reliable operation of equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, modify, and support PLC-based control systems for manufacturing equipment.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and controls documentation.
• Develop and update PLC/HMI software, including recipes, interlocks, alarms, and data logging.
• Troubleshoot electrical, controls, and software issues to minimize downtime and support production.
• Support equipment installation, upgrades, legacy system replication, and system integration activities.
• Implement controls solutions for motion, laser, vision, and other process equipment.
• Design and maintain machine safety and interlock systems to meet company and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with machine builders, integrators, and suppliers to deliver equipment to specification.
• Identify critical spare parts, preventive maintenance needs, and create supporting documentation and training.
• Collaborate with engineering, technicians, and operations to communicate progress, risks, and escalation needs.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with demonstrated controls aptitude or similar discipline
• Minimum 2 years electrical or controls experience
• Ability to debug and monitor PLC code – ladder logic
• Sound understanding of AC/DC electrical theory, and practical application thereof
• Working knowledge of data analysis techniques using Microsoft Excel, Access, SQL, and/or Power BI
• Ability to generate and interpret electrical drawings
• Knowledge of ANSI standards, NFPA and NEC applicable Electrical Codes.
• Up to 25% travel required including regional and international
• US Citizenship required
• In order to comply with Corning's government contract requirements at this location, if you receive an offer of employment for this position, you will need to provide documentation of your U.S. citizen status.

Desired Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience
• DeltaV exposure
• Experience and/or understanding of Six Sigma techniques
• Strong diagnostic skills on electro-mechanical systems
• Self-starter able to exceed expectations with a minimal amount of supervision
• Experience with various electro-mechanical systems
• Experience with Allen Bradley controllers and associated hardware including: PLC and I/O devices, motion control, various communication protocols, field wiring and disconnect devices
• Experience with various electro-mechanical devices (i.e. servo motors, valves and sensing devices)
• Experience with industrial vision systems and scanning devices
• Knowledge of Autodesk Inventor or other 3D modeling software

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $88,834.00 - $122,148.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

A job that shapes a life

Corning offers you the total package

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning's total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That's why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [e-mail] .