Plant Controls Engineer

The company built on breakthroughs. ​
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.  ​

They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​

​You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. 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. Serve as an electrical controls resource for process improvement, cost reduction and capital expansion projects. Manage electrical and controls scope of assigned projects. Lead/participate in project teams and support daily manufacturing operations by providing technical support to plant’s various control systems.
Provide electrical, controls engineering and equipment expertise in fiber optic cable manufacturing in support of production, maintenance, continuous improvement, cost reduction, and productivity improvement.
Internal subject matter expert in control systems (PLC, HMI, Drives etc.,), Provide technical support when maintenance requirements exceed electrical associate capabilities.
Understand critical processes, identify risks, test feasibility, and document system design specs.
Develop control architectures, functional specs, and system integration requirements.
Participate/lead all project phases: design, build, testing, installation, start‑up, training, and tech transfer.
Recommend and implement long term solutions to recurring equipment performance issues. P rovide inputs to capital and facilities plans for equipment upgrade or maintenance cycles.
Own plant controls strategy and maintain controls standards.
Support process and data system projects; Owner of OSI PI configuration, implementation and MES.
Deliver timely, effective engineering support to internal/external customers.
Executing project assignments, in a team based environment, with minimal supervision.
Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent.
Minimum 2-4 years of manufacturing experience.
Fully bilingual.
Project Management skills.
Experience in programming PLC (AB RSLogix, Controllogix, Siemens S7 and G&L).
Strong fundamental understanding of electrical design practices, control systems integration, controls architectures, PLC’s, electro-mechanical drive systems, vision system, risk assessment and safety systems.
Understanding and updating electrical schematics and prints will be a required capability for projects that support plant systems.
Experienced in the checkout and verification of electrical control panels.
Well versed in the rules and regulation relating to implementation and best practices in electrical system design and implementation.
Knowledge of Optic Fiber Connectivity manufacturing process and equipment.
Manufacturing experience and ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
NET and PI is a plus.
Experience with the implementation and functions of PID Controls and control loop tuning.
Salaried employees are eligible for comprehensive medical and dental coverage. Additionally, all employees are covered by company-sponsored life insurance, total permanent disability protection, paid time off, and have access to our Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family.

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