Job Description

Requisition Number: 71446

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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.  

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:

Controls Engineer responsible for working within multi-discipline teams to develop and maintain optical fiber manufacturing equipment targeted at improved product attributes, reduced cost, or increased manufacturing output of optical fiber.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

•    Use established fundamentals of electrical and controls engineering to identify concepts for control of manufacturing equipment; and design, build and test selected concepts as an individual and in teams to enable improved and new manufacturing equipment and processes.
•    Specify, integrate, test and validate controls hardware and software.
•    Collaborate with equipment design, processing equipment deployment, and manufacturing receivers during later stages of technology development.
•    Develop solutions to deal with electrical and controls component obsolescence issues.

Travel Requirements:

Domestic travel: <10%.

Required Education and Experience:

•    B.S/MS. Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics engineering, or Similar, with 0-1 years manufacturing experience working with process and automation equipment with applicable co-op and/or internship experience.

Required Skills:

•    Industrial Control system programming capability.
•    Capability to integrate I/O field devices and associated safety systems into an overall controls package.
•    Familiarity with electrical system design in AutoCad Electrical, including control panel layouts, component selection, and schematics.
•    Strong experimental, instrumentation, control, and analytic skills to ensure data produced is valid and traceable. 

Desired Skills:

•    Knowledge/experience with PLC controlled materials processing equipment
•    Fanuc robotics experience, roboguide and teach pendant programming
•    Experience with AC/DC motors & drives, SCR elements, and/or other electrical systems 
•    Capable of providing solutions which require current and advanced control theory 
•    Strong background in electrical control systems, PLC’s and microcontrollers 
•    Familiarity with distributed control and I/O 
•    Operational skills to execute test plans & calibration procedures 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

The range for this position is $69,847.00 - $96,040.00 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. 

A job that shapes a life.  

Corning offers you the total package.  

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• 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. 

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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 accommodations@corning.com .

Job Tags

Full time, Internship,

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