Sr. Controls Engineer

Corning Incorporated; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 105,994 - 145,743; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

100% company-paid pension benefit

Comprehensive health and well-being benefits

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a skilled controls engineer based in Newton, North Carolina, responsible for programming and managing control systems for our fiber optic cable production plant.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and extensive PLC programming experience. The role includes mentoring junior engineers and overseeing process improvement projects, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and contributing to project execution in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years manufacturing experience working with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs.
• Ability to generate and interpret electrical drawings.
• Strong understanding of electrical and process control systems.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify Allen Bradley PLC programs.
• Manage the controls engineering scope of projects.
• Mentor and train junior controls engineers.

Skills

PLC programming experience

AutoCAD Electrical

Troubleshooting skills

HMI / SCADA programming

Electrical design knowledge

Project execution

Team collaboration

Education

BSEE / BSCS / BSME / BSMET

Tools

Allen Bradley ControlLogix

PLC code generation

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Create and modify Allen Bradley PLC programs for our fiber optic cable production plant.
• Design and implement new control systems projects.
• Mentor and train junior controls engineers.
• Manage the controls engineering scope of process improvement, capital expansion, and obsolescence mitigation projects.
• Implement robust, cost effective automation and process machine control systems.
• Interface with external system integrators to successfully deliver fully integrated process equipment systems to Corning’s facility.
• Participate in all phases of the project including design, fabrication, off-line integration and testing, installation, production start-up support, training of plant personnel, and technology transfer. Independently follow construction of equipment in vendors’ facilities.

Work Hours and Schedule

• Nominal working hours are M – F, 8 AM – 5 PM.
• Informal 24/7 coverage for ad-hoc call-in support (3rd Level Subject Matter Expert).

Travel: less than 1%

Experiences/Education – Required

• BSEE / BSCS / BSME / BSMET with 4+ years manufacturing experience working with PLCs / HMIs / VFDs controlling process and automation equipment; other engineering will be considered with relevant work experience.

Required Skills

• Must have experience in programming of Allen Bradley ControlLogix v20 systems or higher and the ability to generate, debug and modify PLC code – ladder logic, structured text and function block diagram.
• Must be able to generate and interpret electrical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical 2021 for systems design including control panel layouts, component documentation, and schematics. Prepare initial CAD design layouts of both complete electrical controls systems and control sub-sections. Review electrical drawing packages for conformance to Corning standards.
• Must have the ability to reach fundamental understanding of process issues utilizing sound troubleshooting skills.
• Must have experience in programming of HMI / SCADA systems programming in a plant environment including higher level communications protocols.
• Strong fundamental understanding of electrical design practices, machine/motion control systems, electro-mechanical systems, VFD and Servo programming, communication protocols, and practical application.
• Ensure proactive safety measures for all equipment and processes. Seeks to identify and correct potential safety or environmental issues using NEC, NFPA, and other pertinent safety codes. Ensure safety procedures, such as Lock-Out Tag-Out, are always followed.
• Work closely with support technicians to resolve equipment issues.
• Capable of executing project assignments, in a team-based environment, with minimal supervision.
• Thoroughly carry out assignments to completion.

Experiences/Education – Desired

• Entrepreneurial (able to conceive and design a control system never demonstrated).
• Visionary (understands the big picture and can project this view).
• Knowledge of legacy controls equipment, networks, and software.
• Experience with the OSI PI (historian) interface.
• Beckhoff PLC experience.
• Strong written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $105,994.00 - $145,743.00 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.

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well.
• 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.

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].