Engineering Technician

Corning Inc.; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 71,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & incentives

Pension plan (company-paid)

Health & wellness benefits

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning Inc. is seeking a skilled controls and automation engineer to support 24/7 manufacturing operations.

The role emphasizes implementing robust control solutions, improving capability, and ensuring reliable equipment performance. You will work with Controls Engineers to develop sequences, integrate field devices, and drive continuous improvements across the production line.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two-year technical degree required in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Three or more years of experience in industrial controls, automation, or manufacturing equipment.
• Experience integrating field devices for flow, material handling, motion, temperature control, and safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Work with Controls Engineers to implement time-based and event-based control sequences, fail-safe states, and recovery sequences.
• Integrate field devices that meet process requirements and site standards.
• Estimate project timelines and deliver results within agreed schedules.
• Participate in engineering project teams delivering reliable, cost-effective automation and process systems.
• Troubleshoot complex automation issues and support project challenges.
• Drive deployment of control architectures and system integration solutions.
• Interface with external system integrators and machine builders to support deliverables.
• Support fabrication, off-line integration and testing, documentation, installation, startup, training, and technology transfer.

Skills

PLC programming

PID tuning

HMI/GUI development

Electrical design

System integration

Troubleshooting

Project estimation

Team collaboration

Controls engineering

Education

Associate degree or two-year technical degree in Electrical Engineering/Mechatronics/related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

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.

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.

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Purpose

Provide second-level technical expertise in PLC controls troubleshooting, automation support, and continuous improvement for 24/7 manufacturing operations. Independently execute projects, apply sound engineering methods, and enhance manufacturing capability through the implementation of robust control and automation solutions.

What You'll Do

• Work closely with Controls Engineers to implement time-based and event-based control sequence logic, fail-safe states, and process or equipment recovery sequences.


• Implement and integrate field devices that meet process requirements and site control standards.


• Estimate project timelines, execute assigned work, and deliver results within agreed schedules.


• Participate in engineering project teams responsible for delivering reliable and cost-effective automation and process machine systems.


• Troubleshoot complex automation issues and support the resolution of project-related technical challenges.


• Drive deployment of control architectures, control standards, and system integration solutions that meet manufacturing requirements.


• Interface with external system integrators and machine builders to support project deliverables.


• Participate in fabrication, off-line integration and testing, documentation, installation, startup support, training, and technology transfer activities.


• Provide regular progress updates to project leadership on assigned project activities.

Qualifications

• Experience integrating field devices for flow, material handling, motion, temperature control, and safety systems into automated equipment platforms.


• Strong knowledge of PLC programming (Ladder Logic or equivalent), PID loop tuning, HMI/GUI development, and control system architectures.


• Understanding of electrical design practices, machine and motion control, electro-mechanical systems, robotics, programming, and system integration.


• Experience collaborating with IT, process engineers, and cross-functional project teams to implement control logic, fail-safe states, and recovery sequences.


• Ability to estimate project timelines, execute work independently, and meet deliverables.


• Experience supporting integrated machine control, automation, and process systems within manufacturing environments.


• Familiarity with control system integration, PLCs, motion control, robotics, vision systems, risk assessment, and safety systems.


• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, decision-making, and teamwork skills.


• Experience in electrical control panel checkout and verification.


• Allen-Bradley PLC experience preferred.

Education & Experience

• Associate degree or two-year technical degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.


• 3+ years of experience in industrial controls, automation, or manufacturing equipment.

Work Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is$70,954.00-$97,562.00 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.

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• 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 ofrace, 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] .