Engineer, Controls

Corning Incorporated; Painted Post (NY); Hybrid; USD 71,067 - 97,718; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives

100% company-paid pension benefit

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking engineers for its Manufacturing Technology & Engineering division in Painted Post, NY. The role involves leading automation projects, focusing on PLC-based systems and integrating AI tools to improve development processes.

Engineers will work with project teams on system design, control strategies, and troubleshooting. A BS in relevant engineering fields is required, along with 0-2 years of experience. Significant travel across North America is expected.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of electrical/controls experience.
• Solid understanding of fundamental engineering and control systems principles.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical controls for process improvement and capital expansion projects.
• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Conduct simulation, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Fundamental engineering and control systems principles

Verbal and written communication skills

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Ability to learn new technologies

Ability to work in a team environment

Exposure to PLCs

Exposure to control systems design

Education

BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering field

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

Job description

The role is part of the Manufacturing Technology & Engineering division, based in Corning, NY, with frequent travel across North America. Engineers lead electrical controls for process improvement and capital expansion projects, focusing on implementing PLC-based automation and integrating AI tools to enhance development speed, code quality, and documentation.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Be assigned to engineering project teams responsible for delivering robust, cost‑effective automation and process machine systems to Corning’s manufacturing plants and processes.
• Work with project teams to solve difficult automation problems, resolve project‑related issues, and develop a fundamental understanding of technical and process requirements critical to system success.
• Participate in the development of control architectures, control functional specifications, and system integration requirements that satisfy process and manufacturing needs.
• Actively participate in all phases of the project, including design, fabrication, offline integration and testing, installation, production startup support, training of plant personnel, and technology transfer.
• Report on project activities on a predetermined basis and ensure results meet customer requirements as well as applicable national and international equipment design standards.
• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for industrial automation applications.
• Use AI tools to assist in generating PLC code, logic sequences, function blocks, alarms, and documentation.
• Review, validate, and test AI‑generated PLC code to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance with project requirements.
• Develop control strategies for automated equipment, machinery, and production processes.
• Create and maintain electrical/control documentation, including I/O lists, sequence of operations, and functional descriptions.
• Perform system integration with sensors, actuators, drives, robots, and third‑party equipment.
• Conduct simulation, commissioning, startup, and on‑site troubleshooting.
• Optimize existing PLC programs for performance, maintainability, and downtime reduction.
• Ensure all code adheres to company standards, safety regulations, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, and project teams to deliver automation solutions.
• Train team members on proper use of AI tools in PLC programming workflows.

Required Skills

• Solid understanding of fundamental engineering and control systems principles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies and processes quickly.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Exposure to PLCs (such as Rockwell or Siemens) and/or embedded platforms such as Arduino or Raspberry Pi.
• Exposure to control systems design, programming, and closed‑loop control concepts.

Desired Skills

• Interest in working in a manufacturing environment; prior manufacturing exposure is a plus.
• Exposure to robotics.
• Experience with PID controls and control loop tuning.
• Ability to interpret and modify electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with industrial networking and basic network addressing.
• Familiarity with version control, code documentation, and testing practices.
• Experience using AI coding assistants, generative AI tools, or automation development tools.
• Experience with simulation tools, digital twins, or virtual commissioning.
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast‑paced, innovative environments.

Education & Experience

• BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering field.
• 0–2 years of electrical/controls experience.

Travel Requirements

• Must be available for significant travel, primarily domestic, to multiple locations to support business needs. International travel may also be required.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Salary range: $71,067.00 – $97,718.00 (full‑time).

Benefits

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives aligned with key business results.
• 100% company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions and matching contributions to a 401(k). Total retirement contributions can reach 7–12% of pay.
• 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).
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward 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].