Manufacturing Systems Integration Engineer

Corning Incorporated; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

100% company-paid pension benefit

Health and well-being benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Corning Incorporated seeks a Manufacturing Systems Integration Engineer in Durham, NC to design, implement, and maintain integrations between Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Engineering or Computer Science and 3+ years of experience in manufacturing systems integration. The role involves using technologies like Ignition SCADA, Kepware OPC, and Power BI to drive digital manufacturing solutions, with associated benefits including health and well-being options, bonuses, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing systems integration or OT/IT convergence.
• Strong hands-on experience with industrial communication protocols.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting TCP/IP networking.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement system integrations between OT platforms and IT systems.
• Develop and maintain Ignition SCADA integrations for real-time visualization.
• Collaborate with data engineering teams to integrate OT data into Databricks.

Skills

Ignition SCADA configuration and scripting

OPC/UA and Kepware for industrial connectivity

MES platforms integration

Python, Java, or .NET for custom integrations

Knowledge of industrial communication protocols

Experience with reporting tools (SSRS, Power BI)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Databricks

Microsoft SQL Server

Power BI

Kepware OPC servers

Job description

Requisition

Requisition Number: 73515

Role Purpose

We are seeking a Manufacturing Systems Integration Engineer to design, implement, and maintain complex integrations across Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) systems in a global manufacturing environment. This role requires technical expertise in industrial communication protocols, data pipelines, and system interoperability to ensure successful deployment of digital manufacturing solutions. You will work with technologies such as Kepware OPC servers, Ignition SCADA, Siemens Opcenter MES, ZNT-PAC, MS SQL Server, Power BI, Databricks, and message bus architectures (AMQP) to deliver robust, secure, and scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement system integrations between OT platforms and IT systems using OPC UA, AMQP-based message buses, REST APIs, SQL, and custom connectors.
• Develop and maintain Ignition SCADA integrations for real-time visualization and control.
• Configure and manage Kepware OPC servers for data acquisition from PLCs and field devices.
• Integrate MES (Siemens Opcenter, ZNT-PAC) with upstream/downstream systems for production execution and traceability.
• Enable reporting and visualization through SSRS and Power BI, including dashboards for OEE, SPC, and quality analytics.
• Collaborate with data engineering teams to integrate OT data into Databricks for advanced analytics and machine learning use cases.
• Execute integration projects from requirements gathering through deployment, ensuring within scope and on‑time.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams (IT, OT, manufacturing, engineering, quality, and data engineering) to align on objectives and deliverables.
• Update project plans, risk assessments, and status reports for project leaders and stakeholders.
• Drive change management activities, including communication plans, training, and user adoption strategies.
• Act as a technical advisor and change champion, ensuring smooth transition to new systems and processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing systems integration or OT/IT convergence.
• Strong hands‑on experience with:
• Ignition SCADA configuration and scripting (Python/Java‑based).
• OPC/UA and Kepware for industrial connectivity.
• MES platforms (Siemens Opcenter, ZNT-PAC) integration.
• AMQP‑based message bus architectures for asynchronous data exchange.
• Software development experience in Python, Java, or .NET for custom integrations.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus, REST APIs).
• Familiarity with ISA‑95, ISA‑88, and Industry 4.0 standards.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting TCP/IP networking in segmented manufacturing environments; ability to diagnose connectivity issues, optimize network performance, and ensure secure communications between OT and IT systems.
• Experience administering Windows Server environments and/or IIS webserver to support OT/IT deployments.
• Experience with reporting tools (SSRS, Power BI) and data visualization best practices.
• Strong understanding of data governance.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with cloud analytics platforms (Databricks, Azure, AWS) and data lake architectures.
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) for deployment.
• Exposure to machine learning workflows using manufacturing data.
• Experience with change management frameworks is a plus.

Working Conditions

• Travel to manufacturing sites (domestic/international) for discovery, deployment, and support.
• Flexibility to support cutovers, validations, or critical events outside standard hours.

Benefits

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well.
• 100% company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career; matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• 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).
• 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.

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].