Requisition Number: 76560
Role PurposeCorning's Optical Fiber and Cable division is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead the design, development, and commissioning of advanced automation systems for fiber manufacturing and cable processing equipment. This is a senior-level, project-driven role at the forefront of manufacturing automation - driving innovation in process control, material handling, and system integration that directly impacts product quality, safety, and throughput across Corning's fiber and cable operations.
Key Responsibilities- Lead end-to-end automation projects from concept through commissioning and production start-up, delivering integrated control systems - including PLCs, motion control, robotics, and vision systems - that meet performance, safety, and quality requirements.
- Design and implement control solutions for fiber and cable manufacturing processes, including process control, material transformation and handling, measurement and inspection systems, and fail-safe/recovery sequences.
- Define control logic, analog/digital I/O requirements, system architectures, and functional safety requirements, including Safety Integrity Level (SIL) or Performance Level determination, design, and validation.
- Interface with external system integrators and machine builders to specify and deliver robust, cost-effective automation systems; develop specifications, validate concepts through testing, and ensure systems meet performance requirements.
- Provide production support, lead continuous improvement initiatives, mentor engineers and technicians in controls and system design, and collaborate cross-functionally with process engineering, IT, and operations teams.
Work Schedule and Travel RequirementHours of work/work schedule/flex-time: 8am - 5pm
25% in North America. Limited international travel may be required.
Location: Concord, NC, Wilmington NC or Hickory, NC, Charlotte (Midland), NC
Experiences/Education - Required- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or an applicable discipline with demonstrated controls/electrical aptitude
- 8+ years of equipment/controls engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with Allen Bradley controllers - PLC, I/O devices, motion control, communication protocols, and field wiring
- Ability to generate, debug, and modify PLC code, including ladder logic
- Experience with machine functional safety design, including Safety Integrity Level (SIL) or Performance Level determination and validation
- Working knowledge of 6-axis robotics; ability to write and modify Fanuc Teach Pendant programs
- Experience with industrial vision systems and scanning devices
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical for generating and interpreting electrical drawings
- Demonstrated ability to manage external system integrators and machine builders through design, build, and system integration
- Strong project management skills with experience leading automation and controls-focused projects in a matrixed team environment
Experiences/Education - Desired- Knowledge of ANSI standards, NFPA, and NEC electrical codes
- Knowledge of structured text programming
- Working knowledge of data analysis using Microsoft Excel and Access
- Performance Excellence training - Green Belt certification or higher
- Experience managing machine builders through later-stage system implementation
This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $105,994.00 - $145,743.00 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.
