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Manufacturing Controls Engineer II

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Date: Oct 9, 2025

Location: Wilmington, NC, US, 28405

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 71237

 

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
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Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​  

 

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  

 

​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​   

 

​Come break through with us.  



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.

Role Purpose

In this role you will lead and/or participate on project teams to develop new manufacturing technology for the purposes of reducing cost, increasing capacity and/or improving products while utilizing fundamental understanding.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering-level production support to manufacturing operation and actively engage in plant safety initiatives and projects.

• Apply engineering fundamentals to improve capability, reduce costs, and maintain performance of production equipment/processes.

• Project management and engineering development for new automation equipment related to fiber handling, measurements, and winding.

• Solve process issues through data analysis, experimentation, and collaboration with subject matter experts.

• Develop and maintain systems to monitor and proactively address equipment/process performance, including trend analysis and implementation plans.

• Identify root causes of reoccurring issues, and aid in the transfer of responsibilities to MET (Mfg Excellence Teams) and Production.

• Develop or receive new technologies to improve process capability while ensuring proper processes are followed during transfer.

• Develop and update engineering and operations documentation.

• Provide training for operations workforce regarding equipment or operations changes.

• Work with multi-disciplined production teams to drive equipment/process standardization and continuous improvements.

• Periodically support off hours calls on an established rotation and if major production issues occur on nights/weekends.

Experiences/Education - Required

  • BS or MS in Electrical, Mechanical or other Engineering discipline with relevant project/technical experience.
  • 1+ years of electrical controls experience in automation/robotics/manufacturing.
  • Experience with electrical, controls, automation systems, and/or PLC programming, with experience with ladder logic and/or robot programming.
  • Strong data analysis skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and issues effectively.
  • Decision making and prioritization.
  • Communication skills including presentations to peers and supervisors.

Experiences/Education - Desired

  • Experience with PI process books and statistical control

Travel Requirements

• Minimal (less than 5%) US focused

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time:

Monday-Friday. The position is overtime exempt. Overtime is not uncommon and is expected at times, however the amount and duration will vary as a function of business needs. Occasional on-call responsibilities will be required.

 

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

 

The range for this position is $70,447.00 - $96,865.00 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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A job that shapes a life.  

Corning offers you the total package.  

 

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

  • Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
  • As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
  • Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.  
  • Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions. 

 

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

 

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. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.


Nearest Major Market: Wilmington

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