Technician I/II

Role Purpose

Provide 2nd level technical expertise in Allen Bradley PLC controls-based troubleshooting and continuous improvement in support of 24/7 manufacturing operations. Make decisions based upon sound engineering and scientific methods.  Enhance manufacturing capabilities through the implementation of new ideas and methods.  Independently execute projects to fulfill department goals and objectives. 

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with controls engineers to implement control sequence logic (both time-based and event-based), fail-safe states, and process /equipment recovery sequences.
• Implement specified field devices to accomplish desired process / equipment functions, and compatible / compliant with site standards.
• Accurately estimate timeframe to complete assigned project work once scope of work is adequately defined and then complete work to agreed-to timeline.
• Participate in engineering project teams that are responsible to deliver robust, cost effective automation and process machine systems to Corning’s manufacturing plants and processes.
• Work within project teams to support the solving of difficult automation problems, resolution of project related issues, and development of fundamental understanding of technical / process requirements critical to system success.
• Drive the deployment of defined control architectures, control system standards, and system integration that will satisfy process and manufacturing requirements.
• Interface with external system integrators and machine builders to enable project deliverables.
• Actively participate in project fabrication, off-line integration and testing, drawings and documentation, installation, production start-up support, training of plant personnel, and technology transfer.
• Report to project leader on assigned project activities on a pre-determined basis.
• In all work:

1. Maintain and Practice Corning Values
2. Consider safety implications in all decisions
3. When applicable consider input and review data with SMEs
4. Make sound engineering; data driven decisions
5. Communicate and document changes

 Work Hours and Schedule:

• Nominal working hours are M – F, 8 AM – 5 PM.
• Support off shift as needed

Travel:  Negligible

Required Education:  Two-year technical degree

Required Years and Area of Experience:  2+ years equipment/controls experience

Required Skills:

• Familiar with state-of-the-art technologies in the following areas: control systems integration, controls architectures, PLC’s, motion control systems, electro-mechanical drive systems, robotics, part sensing, vision, risk assessment, and safety systems.
• Demonstrated ability to support the development and delivery of fully integrated machine and motion control, automation, and process machine systems and solutions.
• Experience with PID control loop tuning and techniques.
• Experience working closely with IT & process engineers to implement control sequence logic (both time-based and event-based), fail-safe states and process / equipment recovery sequences.
• Experience with graphical user interface and human machine interface.
• Must be able to program in ladder logic or equivalent.
• Experienced in the checkout and verification of electrical control panels.
• Possesses an understanding of general mechanics and ability to apply that understanding during troubleshooting and system implementation.
• Sound problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Highly motivated, results oriented, customer focused, with a high commitment level.

Desired Skills:

• Experience preferred with Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff, Safety PLCs, iFIX SCADA.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Robot programming skills.
• Experience in programming of Allen Bradley ControlLogix v20 systems or higher and the ability to generate, debug and modify PLC code – ladder logic, structured text and function block diagram.
• Experience working with external machine builders and system integrators for build, and integration of later stages of system implementation.

Soft Skills:

• Ability to work in a team-based environment and participate on a highly matrixed team.
• Acts and makes decisions in the best interest of project team.
• Strong written and verbal communications and overall people skills.
• Resolve conflicts with peers, customers, etc.