MT&E - Sr. Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Purpose of Position: Serve as an electrical controls resource driving new equipment & system introductions, process improvements and cost reduction projects.

Responsibilities: 

• Provide electrical and controls engineering expertise in support of new equipment & system introductions, continuous improvements, cost reductions, maintenance, and productivity improvements. 
• Interface with external system integrators and machine builders to successfully deliver fully integrated automation equipment to Corning’s plants on-time, on-budget, and that satisfy performance measures. 
• Actively participate / direct all phases of the project including design, fabrication, installation, production start-up support, training of plant personnel and technology transfer. 
• 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. 
• Individual must be capable of executing project assignments as well as managing projects, in a team based environment, with minimal supervision.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 3+ years of electrical / controls experience 
• Able to travel globally (United States, Poland, and China at a minimum)
  • Valid passport
• English proficiency

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

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.