Corning Incorporated · 2 days ago
Electrical Controls Engineer
Wilmington, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$89K/yr - $122K/yr
2+ years expCorning Incorporated is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. They are seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to provide controls leadership in the design, building, installation, commissioning, and startup of manufacturing systems in the optical fiber and cable division.
Manufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide controls discipline support in the design, construction, test, installation, and debug of automation/controls systems at both domestic and international manufacturing sites
Support design of automated cells (potentially including robotics) to improve existing manufacturing processes or create new ones
Interface with external system integrators and machine builders to successfully deliver fully integrated process equipment systems to plants on-time, on-budget, and that satisfy performance measures
Provide assistance in developing integrated industrial control systems for new manufacturing equipment and modification of existing equipment
Support development of detailed process equipment installation plans and supervise contract trades groups during installation
Qualification
Required
BS Electrical Engineering, or equivalent degree, with minimum 2 yrs. experience working with manufacturing process and/or automation equipment
7+ years applicable Corning controls and electrical experience working with manufacturing process and/or automation equipment
PLC code development to achieve desired operation/throughput of new and existing production equipment
Determines and recommends best design or solution from a series of alternatives
Translates engineering solutions to requirements, then further to process and/or equipment designs which deliver required performance criteria. Thoroughly carries out these assignments to completion
Works well with other disciplines (IT, Facilities, Mechanical, and Process engineering) to fully understand manufacturing system functionality and design requirements
Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time and can adjust to changing priorities
Preferred
Robotic systems integration, debug, programming experience
Equipment or software experience preferred: AutoCAD®, AutoCAD Electrical, Windows, MS Office suite including Power Point, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and Project. PLC and PC based systems, Beckhoff PLC / Motion Control, B&R PLC Control, A-B PLC / Motion Control, Automated equipment systems experience
Experience working on a manufacturing floor or construction environment, with a strong focus on job site safety and proactive safety approach
SCADA/HMI development
PID control theory knowledge
Benefits
Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well.
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.
Company
Corning Incorporated
Corning is a manufacturer of glass, ceramics, and related materials.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gabrielle Bailey
CEO & Executive Communications
Steve Warneke
Chief of Staff to the CEO
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