Electrical Controls Engineer

Requisition Number: 73156

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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.

Scope of Position:

Corning’s Advanced Manufacturing Technology group (AMT) is focused on aspects of manufacturing equipment across the following areas: Development/design, Industrialization, Procurement, Deployment, commissioning, and startup. This position is in the Fiber Capital Programs (FCP) department within the Advanced Manufacturing Technology group (AMT) and is focused on equipment deployment, commissioning, and startup. The position is for an Electrical/Controls Engineer to be a member of a project team and provide Controls leadership in the designing, building, installation, commissioning, and startup of Corning Optical Communications manufacturing systems in the optical fiber and cable division. PLC code and SCADA/HMI development will be more prevalent in this role than most controls positions in FCP. Programming skills would be utilized as need arises within FCP and potentially within other functions outside of FCP.
 

Day to Day Responsibilities:

•    Provide controls discipline support in the design, construction, test, installation, and debug of automation/controls systems at both domestic and international manufacturing sites.
•    Support design of automated cells (potentially including robotics) to improve existing manufacturing processes or create new ones.
•    Interface with external system integrators and machine builders to successfully deliver fully integrated process equipment systems to plants on-time, on-budget, and that satisfy performance measures.
•    Provide assistance in developing integrated industrial control systems for new manufacturing equipment and modification of existing equipment.
•    Support development of detailed process equipment installation plans and supervise contract trades groups during installation.
 

Travel Requirements:

•    Up to 25% - Typical travel can range from a few days to a few weeks during the project design phase. During the deployment phase of the project, travel may be full-time.
•    Travel may be required to Corning Optical Fiber and Cable Manufacturing sites in North Carolina (Concord, Winston-Salem, Hickory, Newton, and Wilmington) and potentially overseas sites in India, China, and Europe.

Hours of work/work schedule/flextime:

•    40hrs+ M-F, adjusted hours and weekends may be required based on where the project is in the project life cycle. 
•    Overtime is not uncommon and is indeed expected at times, however the amount and duration will vary as a function of the job position, particular project, and point in the project life cycle.

Required Education & Experience:

•    BS Electrical Engineering, or equivalent degree, with minimum 2 yrs. experience working with manufacturing process and/or automation equipment. 

or 

•    7+ years applicable Corning controls and electrical experience working with manufacturing process and/or automation equipment
 

Required Skills:

•    PLC code development to achieve desired operation/throughput of new and existing production equipment.
•    Determines and recommends best design or solution from a series of alternatives.
•    Translates engineering solutions to requirements, then further to process and/or equipment designs which deliver required performance criteria. Thoroughly carries out these assignments to completion.
•    Works well with other disciplines (IT, Facilities, Mechanical, and Process engineering) to fully understand manufacturing system functionality and design requirements.
•    Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time and can adjust to changing priorities.

Desired Skills:

•    Robotic systems integration, debug, programming experience
•    Equipment or software experience preferred: AutoCAD®, AutoCAD Electrical, Windows, MS Office suite including Power Point, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and Project. PLC and PC based systems, Beckhoff PLC / Motion Control, B&R PLC Control, A-B PLC / Motion Control, Automated equipment systems experience.
•    Experience working on a manufacturing floor or construction environment, with a strong focus on job site safety and proactive safety approach.
•    SCADA/HMI development
•    PID control theory knowledge

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

The range for this position is $88,522.00 - $121,718.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. 

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