Sr. Controls Engineer

Requisition Number: 71230

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Corning Incorporated seeks Sr. Controls Engineer reporting to work in Hickory, NC. Lead controls engineers in installing & commissioning fiber optic cabling equipment. Use controls engineering principles to design new cabling processes. Troubleshoot chronic production & quality issues w/ fiber optic cabling equipment. Program vision inspection systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), & Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs). Up to 20% domestic travel. Req: Bachelor’s degree in controls, mechatronics, or electrical engineering, or closely related field. 5 yrs. exp. developing electrical controls for fiber optical cable manufacturing processes for use in hyperscale data centers. 5 yrs. exp. w/: Allen Bradley, Beckhoff PLC programming for dynamic fiber optic cabling processes, incl. buffering, jacketing, straightening, & compound delivery; iFix HMI & SCADA programming for fiber optic cabling; visual basic & C++ coding to develop tailored software solutions for advanced processes; leading projects & teams of electrical & mechanical engineers & technicians to support fiber optic cabling equipment & controls design & commissioning. Send resume referencing “2250” to Cassandra Tuckey at careers@corning.com or One Riverfront Plaza, Corning, NY 14831.

Rate of Pay: $127,449 - $144,471/year

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 our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, extended health care, dental and vision as from your first day of work.
• You are eligible to participate in the Corning Optical Communications LLC Retirement and Savings Plan on your first day of work.
  • RRSP with 100% match, up to 5% of your earnings,
  • The company will contribute 2.5% of your eligible pay each year to the DPSP account.
• Long-Team disability benefit
• 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 accommodations@corning.com.