Sr Controls Engineer

NCBioImpact; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 106,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Company pension (100% funded)

Health and well-being benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Corning is seeking a Sr. Electrical Controls Engineer to support construction, installation, debug, and startup of equipment across domestic and international sites. The role involves hands-on floor work, supervising technicians, and coordinating with contractors during installation and conversion projects.

You will work on control systems, troubleshoot electrical drawings, and ensure safety compliance while traveling to Corning Optical Fiber sites in NC and abroad.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Controls Engineering or a related field.
• 2–7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience on a manufacturing floor or construction environment with a strong safety focus.
• Knowledge of power systems for 480VAC and below.

Responsibilities

• Develop and use project plans and timelines to achieve goals while maintaining safety, IP, and quality.
• Ensure safety training and compliance across the project team; identify safety issues.
• Understand process and equipment functions in area of responsibility.
• Analyze and improve equipment installation practices to boost efficiency and schedules.
• Interface with external integrators and machine builders to deliver integrated process equipment on time and budget.
• Understand machine controls for analog/digital I/O, control sequences, fail-safe states.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Controls Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Beckhoff PLC

B&R PLC

SCADA/HMI

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.

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.

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry‑leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical‑based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical‑based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Purpose

We are seeking a Sr. Electrical Controls Engineer to provide electrical discipline support in the construction, installation, debug, and startup of equipment and automated systems including hands‑on to the point of turnover to operations at both domestic and international manufacturing sites; majority of time be spent on the floor working on equipment, supervise and provide direction to internal or contract engineering techs, internal maintenance, and outside contract trades during all aspects of equipment installation and conversion such as demolition, construction, installation, testing, and debug of production equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and use project plans and timelines to achieve project goals without sacrificing safety, intellectual property, or quality. Adhere to all corporate, business unit and site guidelines
• Ensure that all the project team has safety training, safety is analyzed in job plans and all safety requirements are met. Identify potential safety issues. Report and investigate all safety incidents.
• Develop understanding of process and equipment functions in area of responsibility
• Analyze and correct equipment installation practices to improve efficiencies, specifically directed toward enhancing installation schedules.
• Interface with external system integrators and machine builders to successfully deliver fully integrated process equipment systems to plants on‑time, on‑budget and that satisfy performance measures.
• Understanding use and set‑up of machine controls for system analog and digital I/O requirements, control sequence logic, fail safe states and recovery sequence digital and analog I/O

Required Education & Skills

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Controls Engineering or a related field.
• At least 2 - 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working on a manufacturing floor or construction environment, with a strong focus on job site safety and proactive safety approach.
• Knowledge of power systems for 480VAC and below .
• Ability to work hands‑on with the equipment using typical hand tools, instruments, and measurement/alignment devices.
• Translates engineering solutions to requirements, then further to process and/or equipment designs which deliver required performance criteria as well as interpreting electrical drawings and schematics to aid in troubleshooting.
• Must be flexible with the ability to manage multiple work streams in a team environment adjusting to changing priorities with a strong focus on job site safety and proactive safety approach.

Desired Skills

• Experience using AutoCAD®, AutoCAD Electrical, Windows, MS Office suite including Power Point, Excel, Word. PLC and PC based systems, Beckhoff PLC / Motion Control, B&R PLC Control, Automated equipment systems experience.
• Background in manufacturing or construction environments.
• Strong communication, presentation, and project management capabilities.
• PLC code development to achieve desired operation/throughput of new and existing production equipment.
• SCADA/HMI development, PID control theory knowledge, Electro/mechanical technical understanding.
• Experience in optical fiber manufacturing is a plus.

Travel Requirements

• Typical travel can range from a few days to a few weeks during the project initiation phase. During the deployment phase of the project, travel may be full‑time.
• Travel will be required to Corning Optical Fiber and Cable Manufacturing sites in North Carolina and potentially international.

THIS POSITION DOES NOT SUPPORT IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP.

The range for this position is $105,622.00 - $145,231.00 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.

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, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
• 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.

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].