Controls Manager

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Purpose of Position: 

Serve as a hands-on technical manager for a high performing team of OCS Division Engineering Controls Engineers driving new equipment & system introductions, process improvements and cost reduction projects.

Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic Performance Development and Reviews with subordinates, establish development and improvement plans for direct reports and track progress.
• Assign objectives and projects to direct reports. Provide guidance on project priority, scope, and key business linkages to ensure the individual understands how to handle schedule and resource conflicts.
• Provide electrical and controls engineering expertise in support of new equipment & system introductions, continuous improvements, cost reductions, maintenance, and productivity improvements.
• Internal subject matter expert in control systems (PLC, HMI, Motion Control Systems, Machine Vision), 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 for Corning’s digital transformation.

Required Skills: 

• Fundamental understanding of electrical design practices, control systems integration, controls, architectures, electro-mechanical drive systems, and safety systems 
• Experience with programming PLCs and HMIs 
• Machine vision system experience 
• Robotics experience (Fanuc)
• Ability to design and program motion control systems 
• Ability to understand and update electrical schematics 
• Ability to perform a machine safety risk assessment 
• Experienced in the design and troubleshooting of electrical control panels 
• Able to effectively communicate ideas and concepts to peers, subordinates and leadership within the organization and across organizational lines 
• Highly motivated, results oriented, and customer focused 
• Must be a team player in addition to making individual contributions
• Project Management Skills 

Desired Skills:

• Manufacturing experience 
• Beckhoff, Omron, AB PLC and HMI programming skills 
• Experience with SISTEMA evaluations
• Knowledge of SCADA (GE iFix, Ignition, or similar)
• Prior experience moving a new product or process from development into manufacturing 
• Experience with AutoCAD

Corning Puts YOU First! 

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, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance, fitness, and disease management programs.  
• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.   
• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

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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. Please contact us to request accommodation.