Role Purpose:
We are seeking a talented Controls Engineer to lead and participate in project teams focused on developing and implementing new manufacturing technologies. The purpose of these projects is to reduce costs, increase capacity, and improve product quality by leveraging a deep understanding of engineering principles. The role will involve managing the electrical and controls aspects of process improvement, capital expansion, and obsolescence mitigation projects.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement robust, cost-effective automation and process machine control systems.
• Collaborate with external system integrators to deliver fully integrated process equipment systems at Corning’s facility.
• Lead project phases, including design, fabrication, off-line integration/testing, installation, production start-up support, training for plant personnel, and technology transfer.
• Independently monitor the construction of equipment at vendor facilities.
• Ensure proactive safety measures for all equipment and processes, adhering to safety standards such as NEC and NFPA.
• Troubleshoot and resolve process and equipment issues, ensuring smooth operations.

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Work Hours and Travel:

• Standard hours: Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM.
• Informal 24/7 on-call support as the first-level Subject Matter Expert.
• Occasional travel (less than 5%).

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Required Qualifications and Skills:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Computer Science (BSCS) with 2+ years of manufacturing experience working with PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs. Other engineering degrees will be considered with relevant experience.

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Technical Skills:

• Experience programming Allen Bradley ControlLogix v20 systems or higher.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (ladder logic, structured text, function block diagram).
• HMI/SCADA programming experience (e.g., Red Lion, GE iFIX) in a plant environment, including higher-level communication protocols.
• Ability to generate and interpret electrical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical 2015, including control panel layouts and schematics.
• Strong understanding of electrical design practices, machine/motion control systems, Yaskawa servo and VFD programming, electro-mechanical systems, and communication protocols.
• Knowledge of safety procedures, such as Lock-Out Tag-Out, and adherence to safety codes.

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Soft Skills:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Strong troubleshooting skills to reach a fundamental understanding of process issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thoroughly carry out assignments to completion.

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Desired Skills:

• Entrepreneurial mindset to design and conceive control systems never implemented before.
• Visionary outlook with the ability to understand the big picture.
• Knowledge of legacy control systems, networks, and software.
• Experience with OSI PI (historian) interface.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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