Senior Engineer, Controls

Corning Incorporated; Painted Post (NY); On-site; USD 88,834 - 122,148; Full time

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Senior Engineer, Controls to join our team in Painted Post, NY. The role involves supporting controls engineering projects across manufacturing facilities, requiring PLC programming skills and a strong understanding of control systems.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience in automation. This position offers a competitive compensation range and necessitates approximately 50% travel. Corning encourages a diverse workforce and provides equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial controls or automation engineering.
• Experience with PLC programming on relevant platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support controls engineering projects from design through commissioning.
• Develop and modify PLC and HMI programs for automation systems.
• Troubleshoot automation issues related to programming and integration.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Control systems design

Electrical schematics knowledge

Industrial networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Rockwell / Allen‑Bradley

Siemens

Omron

Job description

Corning is a leading innovator in glass, ceramic, and materials science, developing technologies that push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Role Purpose

The Senior Engineer, Controls will work as a full‑time onsite engineer in Corning, NY (or potentially Charlotte, Hickory, or Wilmington, NC). The role involves working Monday‑Friday, 40 hours per week with flexibility, and requires roughly 50% travel—primarily domestic, with occasional international trips. The engineer will support controls engineering projects from design through commissioning, delivering PLC‑based automation solutions across Corning manufacturing facilities nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Support controls engineering projects through design, build, installation, startup, and commissioning phases.
• Develop and modify PLC and HMI programs for manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
• Participate in the development of control architectures, functional specifications, and system integration requirements based on process and manufacturing needs.
• Work with internal engineering teams, plant personnel, and external system integrators or machine builders to deliver automation solutions.
• Review and interpret electrical schematics, panel layouts, and controls documentation; support updates during project execution.
• Assist with offline testing, equipment integration, field installation, and production startup support.
• Troubleshoot controls and automation issues related to programming, integration, and system performance.
• Support industrial networking and communications required for machine and system integration.
• Document engineering work, project updates, and technical results to support execution and handoff.

Experiences / Education – Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional, non‑academic experience in industrial controls, automation, or machine control engineering.
• Experience with PLC programming on Rockwell / Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, or Omron platforms.
• Experience with control systems design, HMI development, and closed‑loop control systems.
• Knowledge of electrical schematics, industrial networking, and controls integration in manufacturing, OEM, or system integration environments.
• Must be available for significant travel, primarily domestic, to support project build, installation, and commissioning activities.

Experiences / Education – Desired

• Experience supporting automation projects through design, integration, startup, or commissioning.
• Experience with FactoryTalk View, Ignition, iFix, or Optix.
• Knowledge of EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, Profinet, or related industrial communication protocols.
• Experience with PID controls, control loop tuning, robotics, or machine vision.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, C#, Python, HTML, or MATLAB.
• Experience in manufacturing environments or working with machine builders or system integrators.

Compensation

The range for this position is $88,834.00 – $122,148.00, assuming full‑time status. Starting pay depends on factors such as location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

EEO Statement

Corning prohibits 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 employment benefits. Requests may be sent to [e-mail].