Controls Engineer

Job title: Controls Engineer

About the Role An entry-level engineering position in Corning's Measurements & Controls organization that includes the development, implementation, testing, and support of industrial control systems in support of manufacturing processes, automation, and inspection systems. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to transfer control system technology from development to manufacturing, ensuring safe, reliable, and repeatable operation in production environments.

What You'll Do

• Contribute to engineering projects focused on the development and implementation of control and automation systems for manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Support the design, configuration, and testing of PLC-based control systems, including logic development, I/O configuration, and system validation.
• Assist with development and maintenance of HMI and operator interfaces.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define control system requirements.
• Participate in factory and site acceptance testing and commissioning activities.
• Troubleshoot control system issues during development, startup, and production support.
• Support integration with sensors, vision systems, and industrial networks.
• Assist in documenting control system designs, software, and procedures for release to production.
• Support continuous improvement of system reliability, safety, and performance.

What We're Looking For

• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• Required Experience/Skills: 0–3 years of experience in controls, automation, or industrial systems engineering (internship or co-op acceptable); Basic knowledge of PLC programming concepts; Familiarity with industrial control platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, or similar); Understanding of sensors, actuators, and industrial I/O systems; Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Effective written and verbal communication skills; Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Desired Experience/Skills: Experience with HMI development tools; Exposure to industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus); Familiarity with machine safety concepts and safety PLCs; Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment; Exposure to motion control, robotics, or servo systems.
• Soft Skills: Ability to work collaboratively with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams; Strong desire to learn and develop technical skills; Results-oriented mindset and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Travel: 20–40% travel; typical one day to several week trips.
• Note: This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Nice to Have

• Experience with HMI development tools, industrial communication protocols, machine safety concepts, and exposure to motion control or robotics.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $71,067.00 - $97,718.00 per year (USD), starting pay dependent on job-related factors.
• Hours: 40+ hours/week, Monday–Friday 8-5.
• Travel: 20–40% travel.
• Benefits: Not specified in posting.