Controls Engineer

Requisition Number: 71774

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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:

Position will serve as manufacturing electrical controls resource for the Glassmaking Engineering group in Corning’s Concord, NC facility. Main responsibility is to ensure that complex manufacturing equipment and processes meet daily production requirements in terms of safety, quality, and reliability. Develop improvements for production equipment and participate in controls improvements and automation projects. Participate in synchronization efforts by actively receiving new technology and processes. Seek out and implement cost reduction opportunities. Candidate should be versed in various controls platforms, and manufacturing engineering principles.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality electrical and process engineering-level by supporting various electrical and machine controls systems in a fast-paced, 24 x 7 manufacturing environment.
• Track daily production/quality metrics and plan reactionary measures as needed.
• Solve process issues through data analysis, experimentation, and collaboration with subject matter experts utilizing Six Sigma/SPC tools.
• Own performance of key attributes: develop and maintain tracking tools, report out on daily discrepancies, and manage long-term performance.
• Lead and/or work closely with technicians to resolve equipment and process issues.
• Provide incremental training on new equipment or process changes as needed to technicians or operations.
• Provide engineering expertise for fundamental understanding of manufacturing issues.
• Lead projects involving cost reduction, process optimization, and new products/processes
• Actively engage in plant safety initiatives and projects.
• Ensure all equipment and processes are safe to operate. Ensure safety procedures, such as Lock-Out Tag-Out, are always followed. Understanding of NEC and other pertinent safety codes.

Required Qualifications:

• BS or MS in the following Engineering Disciplines: Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with demonstrated controls aptitude
• Ability to debug and monitor PLC code – ladder logic or structured text.
• Highly motivated and strong mechanical aptitude.
• Sound understanding of AC/DC electrical theory, and practical application thereof
• Seeks to identify and correct potential safety or environmental issues before they occur.
• Good problem-solving skills. Ability to reach first principles understanding.
• Working knowledge of data analysis techniques using Microsoft Excel, Access, SQL, and/or PowerBI.
• Ability to generate and interpret electrical drawings. Knowledge of Autodesk Inventor or other 3D modeling software.
• Knowledge of ANSI standards, NFPA and NEC applicable Electrical Codes.
• Ability to participate on, or lead, project or process improvement teams by communicating with all levels of the organization.

Desired Skills:

• 2 years of manufacturing experience
• 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.
• Extensive 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 (ie. servo motors, valves and sensing devices)
• Experience with industrial vision systems and scanning devices.

Travel Requirements: Less than 5%

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time: 8 hours/day; 40 hours/week. This position requires off-hours coverage on nights and weekends on a rotating basis with co-workers (< 5 times/year)

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $88,059.00 - $121,082.00 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.

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• 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.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] .