Senior Controls Technician

Requisition Number: 76779

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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 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.

Overview

Cornings Optical Fiber & Cable (OFC) division is seeking a Controls & Automation Engineering Technician to join a cross-functional engineering team focused on the design development and implementation of automation systems for fiber manufacturing and cable processing this role you will support both new equipment development and existing production systems contributing to automation solutions that span process control material handling and system integration across fiber draw fiber processing and cabling operations. This is a hands-on role for a technically experienced engineer who thrives on solving complex automation challenges in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Primary Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Integrate field devices for flow control material handling motion control temperature control and associated safety systems to deliver fully functional equipment platforms
• Collaborate with controls engineers to implement control sequence logic (time-based and event-based) fail-safe states and equipment recovery sequences
• Interface with external system integrators and machine builders to support project deliverables throughout the equipment lifecycle
• Drive deployment of defined control architectures standards and system integration to satisfy manufacturing requirements
• Support project fabrication offline integration and testing installation production startup personnel training and technology transfer activities
• Participate in engineering project teams to deliver robust cost-effective automation and process machine systems to Corning manufacturing facilities
• Accurately scope estimate and complete assigned project work to agreed timelines once work scope is defined

• Normal Business Hours -8am - 5pm
• Location: Charlotte (Midland) Wilmington or Hickory NC
• Estimate travel at 25% depending upon specific project assignment. Travel may be required during installation debug and start-up as well as for routine interaction with Customers and Suppliers.
• International Travel: Possible based on project assignment

Required Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) Mechatronics or a related discipline
• 10 years of equipment and controls engineering experience
• Experience with PLCs multiple programming languages and methods including ladder logic programming
• Fanuc Robot Teach Pendant programming experience
• Experience with smart cameras and barcode readers (Keyence Cognex or equivalent)
• Experience with HMI and graphical user interface design and implementation
• Understanding of electrical design practices machine/motion control systems electro-mechanical systems robotics and system integration
• Demonstrated ability to design implement and deliver fully integrated machine and motion control and automation systems in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with checkout and verification of electrical control panels

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Allen-Bradley Beckhoff and/or Safety PLCs
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical CAD tools
• SCADA interface experience
• Computer vision system experience
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards: National Electric Code (NEC) NFPA 79 NFPA 70E ANSI/IEC electrical symbols and grounding and shielding best practices
• Experience working with external machine builders and system integrators through build and integration phases

Skills / Competencies

• Manages concurrent project tasks with clear accountability for scope timeline and deliverables
• Communicates technical status and findings clearly to cross-functional project teams vendors and site stakeholders
• Applies systematic troubleshooting and problem-solving to complex automation and controls challenges in a manufacturing environment
• Collaborates across engineering disciplines controls mechanical IT and process to drive fully integrated automation solutions

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $70719.00-$97239.00 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.

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