Sr IMS-SCADA Engineer

Corning Inc.; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 101,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

Full pension

401(k) matching

Medical/dental/vision

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Corning Inc. is seeking a Senior IMS Engineer to design, deploy, and support SCADA and data systems across global manufacturing sites.

You will drive automation equipment introduction, system integration, and cost-reduction initiatives in the Optical Communications division. The role requires 5+ years in SCADA development and PLC programming, with experience in Ignition or GE iFix, plus PLCs and multiple programming languages.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in SCADA development (Ignition, GE iFix, or similar).
• 3+ years experience integrating automated/manufacturing equipment with IMS/plant data systems.
• 1+ year experience with industrial protocols (OPC UA, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, MQTT).
• Willingness to travel globally (e.g., Mexico, Poland, China).

Responsibilities

• Design, document, implement, and maintain SCADA systems for automated manufacturing equipment and manual processes.
• Interface automated and manual manufacturing equipment with MES and enterprise data platforms.
• Provide technical guidance on SCADA and manufacturing data systems for reliability and cybersecurity best practices.
• Collaborate with automation vendors to design equipment interface specifications.
• Capture Voice of Customer requirements for system design and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Process Engineering to provide process data to data historians.
• Execute project assignments in a team-based environment with minimal supervision.

Skills

SCADA development

PLC integration

Python

Java

SQL

Education

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

Tools

Ignition

GE iFix

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.

Requisition Number: 74830

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. They help move our company, and the world, forward.

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.

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
• Individual must be capable of executing project assignments, in a team‑based environment, with minimal supervision.

Work Hours

Traditionally Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM (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.
• Ideal candidate will possess 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 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, Etc.)
• Able to travel globally (Mexico, Poland, and 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

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.

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.

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].