Sr. Controls Engineer

Role Purpose

Purpose of Position: Serve as an electrical controls resource for the Divisional Engineering Global Equipment team driving new equipment and system introductions, process improvements and cost reduction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide electrical and controls engineering expertise in support of new equipment and system introductions, continuous improvements, cost reductions, maintenance, and productivity improvements. 
• Interface with external system integrators and machine builders to successfully deliver fully integrated automation equipment to Corning’s plants on-time, on-budget, and that satisfy performance measures. 
• Actively participate / direct all phases of the project including design, fabrication, installation, production start-up support, training of plant personnel and technology transfer. 
• Internal subject matter expert in control systems (PLC, HMI, Motion Control Systems, Machine Vision, Robotics), system integration, sensors and electro-mechanical devices. 
• Ensure all controls engineering projects are documented properly with electrical drawing packages conforming to Corning standards. 
• Work with project team to solve automation problems, resolve project related issues, and develop fundamental understanding of technical / process requirements critical to system success.
• Develop control architectures and system integration requirements that will satisfy process and manufacturing requirements. 
• Individual must be capable of executing project assignments as well as managing projects, in a team based environment, with minimal supervision.
• Act as the Controls Division engineering POC (Point of Contact) to support on the receiving of new automated technology and deployment in manufacturing plants.   

Experiences/Education - Required

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 3+ years of electrical / controls experience 
• Able to travel globally (United States, Poland, and China at a minimum)
• Valid passport  and Visa 
• Extensive travel to the United States required for the first 2 years
• English proficiency

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Desired Skills: 

  • Manufacturing experience 
  • Familiarized with Industry 4.0 technologies
  • Beckhoff, Omron, Allen Bradley PLC and HMI programming skills 
  • Ladder and structured text programming languages
  • Experience with SISTEMA evaluations
  • Knowledge of SCADA (GE iFix, Ignition, or similar)
  • Experience with laser processing in manufacturing environment
  • Prior experience moving a new product or process from development into manufacturing 
  • Experience with AutoCAD