Controls Engineer **Date:** Sep 17, 2024 **Location:** Hickory, NC, US, 28601 **Company:** Corning Requisition Number: 63651 Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share. We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives. Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with: • Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives • Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected • Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light • Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences • Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation **Scope of Position:** Serve as an electrical controls resource for cable development projects. Manage electrical and controls scope of assigned projects. Participate in project teams and guide the team in getting process and equipment control systems ready to transfer to manufacturing, including early support in restricted availability. These controls solutions may be for systems to deliver and transform raw materials to product, convey ware between discrete processing steps, and/or measure and characterize ware created and/or processed by these novel manufacturing methods. **Day to Day Tasks:** + Designs control solutions for novel equipment designs from in-house built and field devices. + Integrate field devices for flow control, material handling and metering, motion control, temperature control, and associated safety systems into an overall controls package enabling a fully functional equipment platform. + Work closely with IT & process engineers to define analog & digital channel needs, control sequence logic (both time-based and event-based), fail-safe states and process /equipment recovery sequences. + Select and specify field devices to accomplish desired process / equipment functions and be compatible / compliant with site standards. + Work closely with fellow Technology project team members and eventual Engineering receivers to verify design parameters and constraints. + Accurately estimates timeframe to complete project work, once scope of work is adequately defined, then completes work in accordance with timeline. + Designs control solutions for novel equipment designs from in-house built and field devices. + Develop fundamental knowledge of critical process and technical parameters, identify areas of technical risk in assigned projects, conduct prototype / feasibility testing to verify concept, and define / document system design specifications. + Actively participate in all phases of technology transfer of process / measurement equipment including design, fabrication, off-line integration and testing, installation, production start-up guidance, training of plant personnel. + Sponsor process projects and data system projects as part of transfer by interfacing with operators and production team to monitor and correct process fluctuations and equipment issues. + Conduct equipment qualifications and initial training of new personnel. + Person needs to be capable of executing project assignments in an efficient and timely fashion while in a team-based environment with minimal supervision. **Travel:** + Minimal **Hours of Work/Work Schedule/Flex-Time:** + Typically, 8AM-5PM Monday-Friday + Some after-hours support may be needed **Education & Skills:** + B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Controls Engineering + At least 2 years of relevant work history + Knowledge in PLC programming (AB Studio 5000 preferred) + Able to design, configure, and implement HMI programming (GE iFix preferred) + Ability to program in ladder logic, structured text and function block. + Strong fundamental comprehension of electrical design practices, control systems integration, controls architectures, PLC’s, electro-mechanical drive systems, vision system, risk assessment and safety systems + Ability to drive technical solutions with minimal direction + Knowledge of checkout and verification of electrical control panels + Well versed in the rules and regulation relating to implementation and best practices in electrical system design and implementation including arc flash knowledge + Working knowledge of NFPA79 Industrial Machinery Electrical Safety Standard + Working knowledge of safety system design and deployment including safety hazard assessment, safety rated device selection, and interlocking safety zones. **Desired Skills:** + Project management skills • Knowledge of cable manufacturing process and equipment + Ability to work in a Technology environment + Knowledge of MES systems, VB.NET, and PI Data Historian + AutoCAD Electrical **Soft Skills:** + Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) + Social skills – engaging, enabling, open + Strong organizational skills + Ability to work in a team based environment + Energetic, effective under pressure, and can respond positively to criticism + Highly motivated, results oriented, customer focused + Sound problem solving **This position does not support immigration sponsorship.** The range for this position is $83,948.00 - $115,429.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO. **Corning Puts YOU First!** We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning. + Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to ourand celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions. + Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs. + Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities. + Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at. **Nearest Major Market:** Hickory