Corning Incorporated · 13 hours ago
Controls Engineer II
Hickory, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$89K/yr - $122K/yr
2+ years expCorning Incorporated is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science, seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to design, develop, and integrate automated control systems in their fiber optic cable manufacturing plant. The role involves troubleshooting automation issues, driving process improvements, and collaborating across teams to enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency.
Manufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Create/modify Allen Bradley PLC programs and design new plant control systems
Lead automation, improvement, and obsolescence mitigation projects
Implement robust, cost-effective controls for automation and process equipment
Interface with integrators to deliver integrated process systems
Support projects from design through start-up, including training plant personnel
Review electrical designs and ensure safety and compliance with Corning standards
Communicate/document changes and practice our core values
Qualification
Required
BS in EE/CS/ME or related field, 2+ years' industrial PLC/HMI/SCADA experience
AutoCAD Electrical proficiency (panel layouts/schematics, documentation)
Hands-on experience in programming HMI/SCADA systems, understanding industrial comms protocols
Preferred
Allen Bradley ControlLogix v20+ PLC experience
Strong knowledge of industrial safety codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, LOTO)
Experience with VFDs, servos, machine design, and legacy controls
Experience with OSI PI interface
Benefits
Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well.
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.
Company
Corning Incorporated
Corning is a manufacturer of glass, ceramics, and related materials.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gabrielle Bailey
CEO & Executive Communications
Steve Warneke
Chief of Staff to the CEO
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