IMS Controls Engineer

Corning Incorporated; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 76,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & incentives

Pension plan

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in the United States is seeking an IT professional to manage, modify, and develop computer systems used to manufacture optical fiber, participating in or leading projects to meet plant objectives and drive cost reductions. You will work with engineers and production staff to ensure reliable operation of automated controls, support process improvements, and may provide training.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science and 5+ years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science; or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in a technical role or relevant experience.
• Knowledge in programming skills such as VB, .NET, C, real-time systems or similar.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers to provide production support and troubleshooting for 24/7 manufacturing operations.
• Support process and product optimization/improvement efforts.
• Provide training for engineers and production staff on new processes, equipment, or control systems.
• Participate in capital projects.
• Some after hours, on-call support will be needed.

Skills

VB

.NET

C

Realtime systems

PLC programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

MS Windows

iFIX

EthernetIP I/O

TwinCAT

SCADA

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.

Requisition Number: 78159

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.

The global Information Technology (IT) Function is leading efforts to align IT and Business Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated information integration technologies. Through these efforts, IT helps to improve the competitive position of Corning's businesses through IT enabled processes. IT also delivers Information Technology applications, infrastructure, and project services in a cost efficient manner to Corning worldwide.

Role Purpose

This position will work with other team members to manage, modify, and develop computer systems required to manufacture optical fiber. The position will also participate in or occasionally lead projects to meet the plant's objectives, drive cost reduction efforts and participate in capacity expansion efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist team of engineers to provide production support and troubleshooting for 24/7 manufacturing operations. Work with production associates, technicians, and engineers to ensure reliable equipment operation via automated control systems and user interfaces.
• Support process and product optimization/improvement efforts.
• Provide training for engineers and/or production associates as needed for new processes, equipment, or control systems.
• Participate in capital projects.
• Some after hours, on-call support will be needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science; or equivalent experience
• 5+ years in technical role or relevant experience
• Knowledge in computer and PLC programming skills such as: VB, .net, C, Realtime systems or similar

Desired Qualifications

• Ability/experience integrating computers into manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and lower cost
• MS Windows, iFIX, EthernetIP I/O, Microsoft Office. Real time controls systems, experience with motion systems (desired but not required), SCADA, Twincat
• Experience in production support in a manufacturing environment
• Problem-solving and debugging skills; ability to understand real needs behind operations and engineering requests
• Ability/experience troubleshooting simple low voltage electrical circuitry

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $75,511.00 - $103,828.00 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 of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail].