Controls Engineer: PLC & Automation in Manufacturing

Corning Incorporated

Town of Canton (NY)

On-site

USD 89,000 - 122,000

Full time

11 days ago

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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.