Manufacturing Systems Integration Engineer

NCBiotech; North Carolina; On-site; USD 100,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Integration Engineer to design, implement, and maintain complex integrations across OT and IT in a global manufacturing environment. You will work with Kepware OPC servers, Ignition SCADA, Siemens Opcenter MES, ZNT-PAC, and more to deliver robust solutions.

The role requires strong project leadership, change management, and travel to sites domestically and internationally, with a focus on secure, scalable digital manufacturing deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing systems integration or OT/IT convergence.
• Strong hands-on experience with Ignition SCADA configuration and scripting (Python/Java-based).
• Experience with MES platforms (Siemens Opcenter, ZNT-PAC) integration.
• Proficiency in SQL Server, SSIS, and ETL processes for data integration.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus, REST APIs).

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.
• Integrate MES (Siemens Opcenter, ZNT-PAC) with upstream/downstream systems for production execution and traceability.

Skills

OT/IT convergence

Project leadership

Change management

SCADA configuration

Industrial communication

Education

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

Tools

Ignition SCADA

Siemens Opcenter

ZNT-PAC

OPC UA

AMQP

REST APIs

SQL Server

SSIS

SSRS

Power BI

Databricks

Kepware OPC servers

Python/Java/.NET

Docker

Kubernetes

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.

Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

The Role

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 deep technical expertise in industrial communication protocols, data pipelines, and system interoperability, as well as strong project leadership and change management skills to drive adoption and ensure successful deployment of digital manufacturing solutions.

You will work with technologies such as Kepware OPC servers, Ignition SCADA, Siemens Opcenter MES, ZNT-PAC, Maximo CMMS, AVEVA PI historian, MS SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS, Power BI, Databricks, and message bus architectures (AMQP) to deliver robust, secure, and scalable solutions.

What You’ll Do

Technical Integration

• 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.
• Integrate MES (Siemens Opcenter, ZNT-PAC) with upstream/downstream systems for production execution and traceability.

Project Leadership & Change Management

• Lead integration projects from requirements gathering through deployment, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (IT, OT, manufacturing, quality, and data engineering) to align on objectives and deliverables.
• Drive change management activities, including communication plans, training, and user adoption strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing systems integration or OT/IT convergence.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Ignition SCADA configuration and scripting (Python/Java-based).
  • MES platforms (Siemens Opcenter, ZNT-PAC) integration.
• Proficiency in SQL Server, SSIS, and ETL processes for data integration.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus, REST APIs).

Desired Qualifications

• Software development experience in Python, Java, or .NET for custom integrations.
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) for deployment.
• Familiarity with ISA-95, ISA-88, and Industry 4.0 standards.
• Exposure to machine learning workflows using manufacturing data.
• PMP or similar project management certification is a plus.
• Experience with change management frameworks is a plus.

Working Conditions

• Travel to manufacturing sites (domestic/international) for discovery, deployment, and support.
  • Must be available for significant travel, primarily domestic, to multiple locations to support business needs. International travel could be required as well.
• Flexibility to support cutovers, validations, or critical events outside standard hours.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $99,693.00 - $137,078.00 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, [e-mail].