Staff Engineer, Controls

Requisition Number: 70595

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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. 

Corning's Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering division (MTE) is recognized as the leader in engineering excellence & innovative manufacturing technologies by providing diverse skills to Corning’s existing & emerging businesses.

We anticipate & provide timely, valued, leading edge manufacturing technologies and engineering expertise. We partner with Corning’s businesses and the Science & Technology division. Together we create and sustain Corning’s manufacturing as a differential advantage.

Scope of Position

Engineers in the Manufacturing Technology & Engineering division work in a vibrant and dynamic environment. Our engineers travel extensively throughout North America, primarily on the East Coast of the US, to various manufacturing facilities. Engineers work on assigned projects in support of the engineering portfolios of all our divisions. Corning NY is home base. Some projects will be completed locally. Frequently, our engineers work within manufacturing facilities through process engineering, equipment design and installation, measurements systems, and software applications for manufacturing. In this role you will serve as an electrical controls resource for manufacturing process improvement and capital expansion projects. You will lead the electrical and controls scope of assigned projects. Project focus will be implementation of PLC based automation in Corning's manufacturing plants and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and integrate PC and PLC process and automation controls into robust manufacturing environment
• Develop and improve capability of manufacturing systems for seamless part tracking, measurements, process control and data analysis. (SCADA)
• Integrate with project managers, vendors and division engineering to develop and implement control systems with state-of-the-art manufacturing capacity
• Dramatically advance productivity gains through control software and hardware design implementations
• Collect and interpret control project needs from a variety of sources
• Actively participate in all phases of the project including design, fabrication, off-line integration and testing, installation, production start-up support, training of plant personnel, and technology transfer
• Independently follow construction of equipment in vendors’ facilities
• Development and deploy process and automation controls on global scale
• Design complete systems to control stability of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, mechanical, motion, chemical, robotics, power, molecular structure, multi-state physics, and electromechanical systems
• Test validity of solutions that use traditional and advanced control
• Develop documentation including requirements, design, test plan, and user guide
• Report on project activities on a pre-determined basis. Ensure results meet the customer’s requirements as well as applicable national and international equipment safety standards
• Mentor and promote controls development best practices
• Ensure coding standard compliance through Peer Code Reviews
• Enhance centralized software libraries
• Prepare, present technical updates in public forums

Must be available for significant travel, primarily domestic, to multiple locations to support business needs. International travel could be required as well.

Required Education

• BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering
• 5-10 years of experience in Industrial Controls
• Manufacturing Systems Level Expertise (MES/SCADA and all layers to the machine)
• Software/Controls programming experience with PLC’s, HMI’s (hardware/software), SCADA especially Rockwell, Siemens, and Omron
• Experience with HMI and SCADA systems primarily FT View, Optix, Ignition, iFix
• Well versed in electrical engineering principles
• Understanding of PID and advanced control implementation
• Capability to design, develop and deliver fully integrated machine and motion control, automation, and process machine systems to manufacturing
• Able to effectively leverage external machine builders and system integrators to design, develop, and deploy integrated manufacturing systems to global manufacturing facilities
• Understanding of electrical panel layout, schematic design, ladder logic programming, and system testing and troubleshooting. Basic drafting skills
• Familiarity of logic-based programming. PLC and IEC base programming structure including ladder logic, function blocks, structured text, and sequential flowchart desirable.
• Familiar with Machine Safety Design principles per ISO 13849 -1&2
• Individuals must be capable of executing project assignments, in a cross-functional team based environment
• Rigor in experimental execution and analysis
• Experience designing and implementing industrial communication technologies (Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, Profinet)

Desired Experiences

• Familiarity with machine vision acquisition and analysis
• Knowledge of programming languages such as C#, Python, HTML, MATLAB
• Controls/Electrical Experience in Manufacturing
• Project management skills (e.g. scoping, budgeting, timelines MS Project)
• Knowledge of equipment engineering, process support and debug
• Ability to lead technical teams as part of a larger project
• Familiarity with Fanuc and ABB robot programming

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $105,070.00 - $144,471.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

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, and career from day one

• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions. 
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.
• 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.    
• 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 peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors. 

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 [email protected] .