Control Systems Engineer

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of hardware and software for automation/intelligent equipment, including system architecture design, functional module implementation, and optimization.
• Utilize mainstream programming languages such as C++ and Python for software development, including equipment control, data acquisition, and interface communication tasks.
• Develop and debug machine vision systems, including image acquisition, image processing, and algorithm implementation/optimization (e.g., using OpenCV, Halcon, etc.).
• Program and develop control logic for common PLCs (such as Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, etc.), and support on-site installation, commissioning, and maintenance of automated systems.
• Collaborate with the team to design, implement, and continuously improve holistic solutions according to project requirements, and promote product iteration and upgrades.
• Prepare technical documentation (development specifications, debugging guides, operation manuals, etc.), and provide technical support to on-site production or customers.
• New technology/improvement development that leading the market and achieve Corning's low-cost/high-quality strategy.
• Partner with plant engineering for effective implementation of process or equipment / controls changes.
• Provide higher level engineering support for plant troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Be the technical leader in the plant for coating work with equipment engineers to optimize process/equipment interactions, working with other process areas to identify process interactions.
• Train operators, shift leaders, managers, and other engineers.
• Report out the issues with professional data analysis and clear logical process.
• Project management leadership of project with intermediate scope, include but not limited to project planning, resources building, AR initiation, spending control, production scale up and project transferring.
• Keep close contact with Division Engineering and plant partners for timely communication and issue resolution, support the startup, ramp-up and capability setup of new equipment/process.
• Write technical Brief and Engineering documents, establish engineering or operational work instructions; develop training materials and provide direction to partner engineers and coach operators.

Education & Experience

• BS/MS degree or above in Computer Science, Electronics, Automation, or related science and engineering disciplines, 5+ years’ experience on the position of Including software development, machine vision development, and engineering development.
• Solid background in software development, proficient in C++, Python, or other mainstream programming languages, and familiar with object-oriented programming concepts.
• Over 2 years of experience in machine vision development, with proficiency in platforms such as OpenCV, Halcon, or LabVIEW Vision being preferred.
• Capable of independently completing PLC programming (at least one mainstream PLC such as Siemens, Mitsubishi, or Omron) with hands-on project commissioning experience.
• Familiar with industrial automation system architectures, common industrial buses (e.g., Modbus, Profibus), and related interface communications.
• Strong communication skills and team spirit; self-motivated, and able to support on-site work, with a willingness to work overtime or travel when needed.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in C++ and Python programming languages for software development, with a solid foundation in computer science principles and object-oriented programming.
• Hands-on experience in machine vision development, including but not limited to image acquisition, image processing, and algorithm implementation using platforms such as OpenCV, Halcon, or similar.
• Strong PLC programming skills, with the ability to independently design and commission control logic on mainstream PLC systems (e.g., Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron).
• Solid understanding of industrial automation systems, including hardware and software integration, industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus), and equipment control.
• Ability to work with engineering teams to develop, debug, and implement automation, process control, and vision solutions in a production environment.
• Experience in preparing technical documentation (such as development specifications, test reports, user manuals) and providing technical support to manufacturing or customers.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to address technical challenges in process development, automation, or machine vision.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a willingness to collaborate across departments and manage multiple tasks or projects simultaneously.
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team; willing to travel and adapt to on-site technical support when needed.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Project management leadership of project with intermediate scope, include but not limited to project planning, resources building, AR initiation, spending control, production scale up and project transferring.

Desired Skills

• Strong ownership of achieving plant goal
• Sense of urgency and creativity to handle project issues and adapt plan to meet objectives
• Flexibility to adapt to changing environment; be a change agent to help others through change
• Customer oriented; meets customer needs with quality results
• Positive working attitude in team
• Cross-cultural Sensitivity