Requisition Number: 64024
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
Purpose of the Position: The role of a controls engineer is to specify, procure, and complete projects to automate production processes, improve machine controls, and install machine data reporting.
Support automation and controls in a manufacturing environment. PLC experience and knowledge is key. Designs new electrical controls systems and improves existing electrical controls systems. Manage projects from design to implementation, including defining project scope, determining required resources, establishing equipment specifications, providing system startup services, developing processes, and executing validation protocols. Ensures compliance/improvement of quality systems in manufacturing. Participates in new product development and process improvement projects as a core team member or core team leader.Key Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility will be to support control systems throughout the plant. Support other engineering technicians, establish, sets technical direction, and ensures compliance with plant standards. Maintain functionality of controls through coordination with maintenance and operations. Develop and maintain documentation on control systems throughout the departments. Responsible for designing, developing, integrating, troubleshooting, and debugging. Follow structured Software Development practices for fast and efficient systems completion. Provide training for engineers and technicians as needed for new processes, equipment, or control systems. Project focus will be on receiving, developing and supporting new assets. Ensure that the equipment meets plant/industry standards and utilizes leading edge technology and process capability to gain competitive advantage. Act in role of a controls technician (when needed) to provide support to other manufacturing systems and equipment (material handling, process equipment, etc.). Work Hours Standard Hours (Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm) Flexible hours may be required to support weekends/evenings operations requirements (including coverage for shift supervisors on 12hr shift rotation as needed).Required Education, Experience and Skills:
Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering 2-4 years experience with machine/motion controls systems in process and manufacturing equipment. PLC experience/knowledge is a priority. Experience integrating systems into advanced manufacturing processes. Demonstrated experience in the application of various part sensing technologies. Strong electro-mechanical skills with demonstrated experience in the successful implementation of automation and control system integration technologies in manufacturing processes. Effectively work with external machine builders and system integrators for detail design, build and integration of later stages of machine system implementation. Strong team player who takes personal ownership for their areas of responsibility. Capable of executing project assignments with minimal supervision. Effective problem solving and decision-making skills, with focus on safety.Desired Skills:
Knowledgeable of electrical design standards Knowledge of the Performance Excellence programs (DMAIC, KT, etc.). Able to communicate equally well with engineers, production associates, and managers. Team-oriented. self-motivated, good presentation skills, multiple priority focus.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $85,524.00 - $117,596.00 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.
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