Staff Engineer, Manufacturing Systems Integration

Requisition Number: 72000

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
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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.  

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 

The Role

We are seeking a Manufacturing Systems Integration Engineer to design, implement, and maintain complex integrations across Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) systems in a global manufacturing environment. This role requires deep technical expertise in industrial communication protocols, data pipelines, and system interoperability, as well as strong project leadership and change management skills to drive adoption and ensure successful deployment of digital manufacturing solutions.

You will work with technologies such as Kepware OPC servers, Ignition SCADA, Siemens Opcenter MES, ZNT-PAC, Maximo CMMS, AVEVA PI historian, MS SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS, Power BI, Databricks, and message bus architectures (AMQP) to deliver robust, secure, and scalable solutions.

What You’ll Do

Technical Integration

• Design and implement system integrations between OT platforms and IT systems using OPC UA, AMQP-based message buses, REST APIs, SQL, and custom connectors.
• Develop and maintain Ignition SCADA integrations for real-time visualization and control.
• Integrate MES (Siemens Opcenter, ZNT-PAC) with upstream/downstream systems for production execution and traceability.

Project Leadership & Change Management

• Lead integration projects from requirements gathering through deployment, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (IT, OT, manufacturing, quality, and data engineering) to align on objectives and deliverables.
• Drive change management activities, including communication plans, training, and user adoption strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing systems integration or OT/IT convergence.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• • Ignition SCADA configuration and scripting (Python/Java-based).
  • MES platforms (Siemens Opcenter, ZNT-PAC) integration.
• Proficiency in SQL Server, SSIS, and ETL processes for data integration.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus, REST APIs).

Desired Qualifications

• Software development experience in Python, Java, or .NET for custom integrations.
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) for deployment.
• Familiarity with ISA-95, ISA-88, and Industry 4.0 standards.
• Exposure to machine learning workflows using manufacturing data.
• PMP or similar project management certification is a plus.
• Experience with change management frameworks is a plus.

Working Conditions

• Travel to manufacturing sites (domestic/international) for discovery, deployment, and support.
  • Must be available for significant travel, primarily domestic, to multiple locations to support business needs. International travel could be required as well.
• Flexibility to support cutovers, validations, or critical events outside standard hours.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $99,693.00 - $137,078.00 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.  

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.

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 accommodations@corning.com.