Corning Incorporated

Controls Engineer

Corning Incorporated • $71K — $97K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with controls knowledge
  • 0-3 years of manufacturing experience
  • Proficient in debugging and monitoring PLC code (ladder logic)
  • Solid understanding of AC/DC electrical theory and its applications
  • Experience with data analysis tools such as Excel, Access, SQL, or Power BI
  • Skilled in generating and interpreting electrical drawings
  • Familiarity with ANSI standards, NFPA, and NEC Electrical Codes
  • U.S. Citizenship required, with potential travel of up to 25%

Responsibilities

  • Design and support PLC-based control systems for manufacturing tools
  • Develop and maintain electrical schematics and technical documentation
  • Troubleshoot electrical and controls issues to minimize downtime
  • Support new equipment installations and upgrades
  • Oversee system integration activities (FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ)
  • Collaborate with external partners for timely equipment delivery
  • Implement machine safety circuits in compliance with regulations

Benefits

  • Company-wide bonuses linked to business performance
  • 100% company-paid pension benefits with growth contributions
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Paid parental leave and family support initiatives
  • Recognition programs for exceptional contributions
Full Job Description
Requisition Number: 78429

Key Responsibilities
  • Controls Systems Engineering
    • Design, modify, and support PLC-based control systems for manufacturing tools and test benches.
    • Develop and maintain electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
    • Implement controls solutions supporting motion systems, lasers, vision systems, and process equipment typical of AO operations.
  • Manufacturing & Test Support
    • Serve as a primary technical resource for controls-related equipment and test bench issues in Canton.
    • Troubleshoot electrical, controls, and software issues to minimize downtime and maintain production continuity.
    • Support new equipment installation, upgrades, and replication of legacy or obsolete control systems.
    • Support system integration activities such as FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ start-ups, as well as staff training for process machines and material handling systems. Identification of critical parts, PM and document creation.
    • Coordinate effectively with external partners, including machine builders, system integrators, and suppliers-to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of equipment that meets performance criteria.
  • Software & Automation
    • Develop and maintain PLC and HMI code.
    • Implement recipes, interlocks, alarms, and basic data logging as required.
    • Modify existing code to support evolving process and production needs.
  • Safety & Compliance
    • Design and implement machine safety and interlock circuits in alignment with Corning and regulatory requirements.
    • Participate in safety reviews and ensure controls systems meet applicable standards.
    • Promote safe operation and reliable equipment performance.
  • Collaboration & Communication
    • Work closely with mechanical engineers, process engineers, technicians, and operations staff in Canton.
    • Communicate progress, results, and technical risks clearly.
    • Exercise sound judgment on task ownership versus escalation.


Experiences/Education - Required
  • Minimimum Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with demonstrated controls aptitude or similar discipline
  • 0 - 3 years of manufacturing experience
  • Ability to debug and monitor PLC code - ladder logic
  • Sound understanding of AC/DC electrical theory, and practical application thereof
  • Working knowledge of data analysis techniques using Microsoft Excel, Access, SQL, and/or Power BI
  • Ability to generate and interpret electrical drawings
  • Knowledge of ANSI standards, NFPA and NEC applicable Electrical Codes.
  • Up to 25% including regional and international travel required
    US Citizenship required

*In order to comply with Corning's government contract requirements at this location, if you receive an offer of employment for this position, you will need to provide documentation of your U.S. citizen status.

Experiences/Education - Desired
  • Internship experience
  • Ability to participate on, or lead, project or process improvement teams by communicating with all levels of the organization
  • Seeks to identify and correct potential safety or environmental issues before they occur
  • Good problem-solving skills. Ability to reach first principles understanding
  • Highly motivated and strong electrical aptitude
  • Experience and/or understanding of Six Sigma techniques
  • Strong diagnostic skills on electro-mechanical systems
  • Self-starter able to exceed expectations with a minimal amount of supervision
  • Experience with various electro-mechanical systems
  • Experience with Allen Bradley controllers and associated hardware including: PLC and I/O devices, motion control, various communication protocols, field wiring and disconnect devices
  • Experience with various electro-mechanical devices (i.e. servo motors, valves and sensing devices)
  • Experience with industrial vision systems and scanning devices
  • Knowledge of Autodesk Inventor or other 3D modeling software


This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $71,067.00 - $97,718.00 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.

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.


About Corning Incorporated

Corning Life Sciences provide high quality, innovative products for life science applications enabling people around the world to make and deliver life changing discoveries.

Corning Incorporated Careers

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Learn more about Corning Incorporated
Size
61,200 employees
Market Cap
$26.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$512 million
Founded
1851
5 Year Trend
+8.4%
Revenue
$11.3 billion
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