Senior Staff Engineer, Controls

Corning Incorporated; Painted Post (NY); On-site; USD 123,691 - 170,076; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer, Controls to join their team in Painted Post, NY. This full-time role involves leading controls engineering for various automation and capital projects, with substantial travel requirements and the possibility of relocation assistance.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 10 years of experience in industrial controls. The salary for this position ranges from $123,691 to $170,076.

Apply now to be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence in engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial controls and automation engineering.
• Experience with Rockwell and Siemens platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead controls engineering for automation and capital projects.
• Design and deploy integrated automation and control systems.
• Troubleshoot complex controls and system integration issues.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI and SCADA systems

Process control

Electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC

FactoryTalk View

Job description

Role Purpose

Corning Incorporated is hiring a Senior Staff Engineer, Controls in Corning, NY. This full‑time onsite role typically works Monday‑Friday, 40 hours per week, with flexibility as needed. The position may also be based in Charlotte, Hickory, or Wilmington, NC, depending on business needs. Travel averages approximately 50%; primarily domestic, with potential international travel. Relocation assistance is available.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead controls engineering scope for automation and capital projects from concept development through design, build, installation, startup, and commissioning.
• Design, develop, and deploy integrated automation and machine control systems using PLC, HMI, SCADA, and related controls technologies.
• Define control architectures, functional specifications, and integration requirements that support manufacturing and process objectives.
• Provide technical direction for controls work executed by contractors, system integrators, machine builders, and internal project team members.
• Review and approve controls deliverables such as electrical schematics, panel layouts, PLC and HMI programs, network architecture, and integration documentation.
• Troubleshoot complex controls, programming, networking, and system integration issues during project execution and startup.
• Apply knowledge of process control, motion control, PID implementation, and industrial networking to improve equipment capability and project performance.
• Coordinate with project managers, manufacturing teams, process engineers, vendors, and other stakeholders across Corning locations to meet project objectives.
• Support commissioning, startup, training, and technology transfer as systems are handed off to plant teams.
• Mentor less experienced engineers, support controls best practices, and contribute to software and documentation standardization.

Required Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional, non‑academic experience in industrial controls and automation engineering.
• Experience designing and implementing PLC‑based machine or process automation systems in manufacturing, industrial automation, OEM, or system integration environments.
• Experience with Rockwell / Allen‑Bradley PLC programming and familiarity with Siemens and Omron platforms.
• Experience with HMI and SCADA systems such as FactoryTalk View, Optix, Ignition, or iFix.
• Knowledge of MES/SCADA architecture, electrical schematics, ladder logic, industrial networking, and integrated system commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Must be available for significant travel, primarily domestic, to support project build, installation, and commissioning activities.

Desired Experience & Education

• Experience leading controls scope for capital projects and directing technical work across contractors, machine builders, or system integrators.
• Knowledge of EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, Profinet, or related industrial communication protocols.
• Experience with PID controls, advanced control implementation, motion control, robotics, or machine vision systems.
• Familiarity with Fanuc or ABB robot programming.
• Knowledge of IEC programming structures such as ladder logic, function block, structured text, or sequential flowchart.
• Experience supporting project scope, schedule, and budget coordination on larger engineering projects.

Travel & Relocation

Travel averages approximately 50%; primarily domestic with potential international travel. Relocation assistance is available.

Salary & Sponsorship

The range for this position is $123,691.00 – $170,076.00 assuming full‑time status.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

EEO Statement

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 [e-mail].