Sr. Electrical Controls Engineer

Requisition Number: 72010

 

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Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​  

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  

​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​   

​Come break through with us.  

 

Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with: 

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of life
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 

We have available roles open in Wilmington, NC, Harrodsburg, KY and Erwin Park- Painted Post, NY.

 

 

Scope of Position:

 

Provide electrical discipline support in the construction, installation, debug, and startup of equipment and automated systems including hands-on to the point of turnover to operations at both domestic and international manufacturing sites; majority of time be spent on the floor working on equipment. 

 

Key Responsibilities

 

• Supervise and provide direction during all aspects of equipment installation and conversion
• Develop and use project plans and timelines to achieve project goals without sacrificing safety, intellectual property, or quality.  Adhere to all corporate, business unit and site guidelines
• Develop understanding of process and equipment functions in area of responsibility 
• Analyze and correct equipment installation practices to improve efficiencies
• Interface with external system integrators and machine builders
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting, direct engineering techs and trades as necessary
• Review, “redline”, and modify existing documentation 
• Procure and expedite materials needed to build or install new or modified equipment.  
• Assess condition and usability of existing equipment for fit and function with new installation plans.  
• Modify software programs used for process equipment control. 
• Understanding use and set-up of machine controls for system analog and digital I/O requirements, control sequence logic, fail safe states and recovery sequence digital and analog I/O 
• Provide assistance in developing integrated industrial control systems for new manufacturing equipment and modification of existing equipment.
• Re-design electrical components to reduce installation cost, solve equipment interferences, and correct inadequate designs. 

 

Required Education/Skills

 

• BS Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
• Manufacturing experience working with process and automation equipment
• Knowledge of power systems for 480VAC and below
• Ability to translate engineering solutions to requirements and interpret electrical drawings and schematics to aid in troubleshooting.
• Works well with other disciplines to fully understand manufacturing system functionality and design requirements. 
• Ability to work hands-on with the equipment using typical hand tools, instruments, and measurement/alignment devices.
• Must be flexible with the ability to manage multiple work streams in a team environment
• Strong focus on job site safety and proactive safety ap