Sr IMS-SCADA Engineer

Corning Incorporated; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 101,175 - 139,116; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

100% company-paid pension benefit

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Hickory, NC is seeking a Senior IMS Engineer for the Optical Communications Division. The role involves designing and supporting SCADA systems for manufacturing, ensuring system integration and process improvements across sites.

Required qualifications include a relevant bachelor's degree and extensive experience in SCADA development and automation. Compensation ranges from $101,175 to $139,116, with additional company benefits for employee health and retirement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in SCADA development and programming languages.
• 1+ year experience with industrial communication protocols.
• 3+ years of experience integrating automated and manual manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain SCADA systems for automated manufacturing.
• Interface equipment with plant information systems.
• Provide technical guidance related to SCADA systems.

Skills

SCADA development

Programmable logic controllers (PLCs)

Python

Java

SQL

Bilingual English-Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent

Tools

Inductive Automation Ignition

Aveva PI System

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Omron PLCs

Job description

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.

Purpose of Position

Serve as a Sr. IMS Engineer within the Corning Optical Communications Division Engineering team, responsible for the design, deployment, and support of manufacturing and data systems. This role drives the introduction of new automation equipment, system integration, process improvements, and cost‑reduction initiatives across global manufacturing sites.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, implement, and maintain essential Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems for automated manufacturing equipment and manual processes
• Interface automated and manual manufacturing equipment with plant information systems (MES) and enterprise data platforms
• Provide appropriate and timely technical guidance and expertise related to SCADA and manufacturing data systems to ensure the operational reliability of SCADA systems, and ensure cybersecurity and data integrity best practices are followed
• Work with automation equipment vendors to design/document equipment interface specifications
• Solicit and document Voice of Customer from manufacturing sites to include in system design and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with Process engineering to determine and provide process data to data historians at appropriate time intervals
• Execute project assignments in a team‑based environment, with minimal supervision

Work Hours: Traditionally Mon‑Fri 8:00 AM‑5:00 PM (must be flexible and available to work some afterhours and weekends, as required to support operational requirements)

Travel Requirements: Up to 50%

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in SCADA development (Ignition, GE iFix, or similar), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, SQL)
• 3+ years of experience integrating automated and manual manufacturing equipment with plant Information Management Systems (IMS)
• 1+ year experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., OPC UA, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, MQTT)
• Able to travel globally (Mexico, Poland, China at a minimum)

Desired Skills

• Advanced experience with Inductive Automation Ignition (Perspective, Vision, scripting)
• Ignition Gold certification
• Experience configuring Aveva PI System (Asset Framework, Event Frames, PI Vision), and with Siemens, Omron, and Allen‑Bradley programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
• Bilingual English-Spanish

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Compensation and Benefits

The range for this position is $101,175.00 – $139,116.00 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.

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well.
• We provide a 100% company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions, and matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, with total contributions ranging between 7% and 12% of your pay.
• Health and wellbeing 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).
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues for 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].