Sr. Controls Engineer

Sr. Controls Engineer

Purpose of Position: Serve as an electrical controls resource for the Divisional Engineering Global Equipment team 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 5+ years of electrical / controls experience

•             Able to travel globally (Mexico, Poland, and China at a minimum)

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

•             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:

•             Machine vision system experience

•             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