Controls Engineer

Requisition Number: 71446

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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.

‍Scope Of Position

Controls Engineer responsible for working within multi-discipline teams to develop and maintain optical fiber manufacturing equipment targeted at improved product attributes, reduced cost, or increased manufacturing output of optical fiber.

‍Day To Day Responsibilities

• Use established fundamentals of electrical and controls engineering to identify concepts for control of manufacturing equipment; and design, build and test selected concepts as an individual and in teams to enable improved and new manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Specify, integrate, test and validate controls hardware and software.
• Collaborate with equipment design, processing equipment deployment, and manufacturing receivers during later stages of technology development.
• Develop solutions to deal with electrical and controls component obsolescence issues.
  
  

Travel Requirements

Domestic travel: <10%.

‍Required Education And Experience

• B.S/MS. Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics engineering, or Similar, with 0-1 years manufacturing experience working with process and automation equipment with applicable co-op and/or internship experience.
  
  

Required Skills

• Industrial Control system programming capability.
• Capability to integrate I/O field devices and associated safety systems into an overall controls package.
• Familiarity with electrical system design in AutoCad Electrical, including control panel layouts, component selection, and schematics.
• Strong experimental, instrumentation, control, and analytic skills to ensure data produced is valid and traceable.
  
  

Desired Skills

• Knowledge/experience with PLC controlled materials processing equipment
• Fanuc robotics experience, roboguide and teach pendant programming
• Experience with AC/DC motors & drives, SCR elements, and/or other electrical systems
• Capable of providing solutions which require current and advanced control theory
• Strong background in electrical control systems, PLC’s and microcontrollers
• Familiarity with distributed control and I/O
• Operational skills to execute test plans & calibration procedures
  
  

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.