Controls Engineer

Requisition Number: 64234

 

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

 

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

 

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 

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.

 

Role and Responsibilities:

• Manage the electrical and controls scope of process improvement, capital expansion, and obsolescence mitigation projects.
• Implement robust, cost-effective automation and process machine control systems.
• Interface with external system integrators to successfully deliver fully integrated process equipment systems to Corning’s facility.
• Participate in all phases of the project including design, fabrication, off-line integration and testing, installation, production start-up support, training of plant personnel, and technology transfer. Independently follow construction of equipment in vendors’ facilities.

 

Work Hours and Schedule:

• Regular working hours are M – F, 8 AM – 5 PM.
• Informal 24/7 coverage for ad-hoc call-in support (1st Level Subject Matter Expert).

 

Travel:

• less than 5%.

 

Required Educations and Experience:

• BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 2+ years manufacturing experience working with PLCs and HMIs controlling process or automation equipment; other engineering degrees will be considered with demonstrated relevant work experience.

 

Required Skills:

• Ability to generate, debug and modify PLC code – ladder logic, structured text and function block diagram.
• Must have experience in programming of HMI / SCADA systems programming in a plant environment including higher level communications protocols.
• Ensure proactive safety measures for all equipment and processes. Seeks to identify and correct potential safety or environmental issues using NEC, NFPA, and other pertinent safety codes. Ensure safety procedures, such as Lock-Out Tag-Out, are followed at all times.
• Generate and interpret electrical drawings using AutoCAD for systems design including control panel layouts, component documentation, and schematics. Prepare initial CAD design layouts of both complete electrical controls systems and control sub-sections. Review electrical drawing packages for conformance to Corning standards.
• Strong fundamental understanding of electrical design practices, machine/motion control systems, electro-mechanical systems, communication protocols, and practical application.
• Work closely with support technicians to resolve equipment issues.
• Ability to reach fundamental understanding of process issues utilizing sound troubleshooting skills.
• Capable of executing project assignments, in a team-based environment, with minimal supervision.
• Thoroughly carry out assignments to completion.

 

Desired Skills:

• Experience in programming of Allen Bradley ControlLogix V20 or higher
• Experience with Yaskawa VFD and Servo programming