Controls Technician II: Automation & Integration Leader

Corning Inc.; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses and long-term Incentiv

100% company-paid pension with 401(k)

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid parental leave

Life insurance and disability coverage

Wellness programs and paid time off

Employee recognition program

Job summary

Corning, based in the United States, seeks an experienced automation professional to advance control systems for our Optical Communications manufacturing. The role focuses on implementing robust PLC logic, PID control, and HMI interfaces to support cost-effective automation projects.

Ideal candidates have a 2-year technical degree and 3+ years in equipment/controls, with strong collaboration skills for cross-functional teams and a track record of delivering on project milestones in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree in EE, CS, Mechatronics or related field.
• 3+ years equipment/controls experience.
• Experience integrating field devices and safety systems into automated equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with controls engineers to develop and implement control logic, fail-safe states, and recovery sequences.
• Support engineering project teams in delivering cost-effective automation and manufacturing systems.
• Implement field devices and control architectures aligned with site standards and process requirements.
• Troubleshoot automation issues and contribute to system integration and technical problem-solving.
• Coordinate with external integrators and machine builders to meet project deliverables.
• Participate in system fabrication, testing, documentation, installation, startup, and training.
• Manage assigned project timelines and provide regular progress updates to project leadership.

Skills

PLC programming

PID loop tuning

HMI development

Control system architectures

Electrical design

Robotics & motion control

System integration

Project execution

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

2-year technical degree (EE/CS/Mechatronics)

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Corning, based in the United States, seeks an experienced automation professional to advance control systems for our Optical Communications manufacturing. The role focuses on implementing robust PLC logic, PID control, and HMI interfaces to support cost-effective automation projects.

Ideal candidates have a 2-year technical degree and 3+ years in equipment/controls, with strong collaboration skills for cross-functional teams and a track record of delivering on project milestones in a fast-paced