Controls Engineer | PLC, AI-Driven Automation, Travel

Corning, Inc.; Painted Post (NY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning Incorporated seeks an entry-level engineer (0–2 years) for the Manufacturing Technology & Engineering division. You will join project teams delivering automation solutions across Corning’s plants, focusing on PLC-based control, HMI and SCADA programming, and AI-assisted development.

You will develop and test control architectures, coordinate with operations, and contribute to documentation and safety standards while learning in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science or related field.
• 0–2 years of electrical/controls experience.
• Exposure to PLCs (Rockwell or Siemens) and embedded platforms (Arduino, Raspberry Pi).
• Strong communication skills, and ability to work in a team.
• Willingness to travel domestically to support projects.

Responsibilities

• Join engineering project teams delivering automation and control systems for Corning plants.
• Develop control architectures and system integration requirements.
• Design, program, and test PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for automation applications.
• Use AI tools to assist PLC coding and documentation; validate AI-generated code for safety and reliability.
• Train team members on AI tools in PLC workflows and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Communication

Problem solving

Rapid learning

Teamwork

PLC exposure

Embedded platforms

Education

BS in Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Computer Science

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

Job description

Corning Incorporated seeks an entry-level engineer (0–2 years) for the Manufacturing Technology & Engineering division. You will join project teams delivering automation solutions across Corning’s plants, focusing on PLC-based control, HMI and SCADA programming, and AI-assisted development.

You will develop and test control architectures, coordinate with operations, and contribute to documentation and safety standards while learning in a fast-paced, innovative environment.