Control / Systems Engineer

Org Marketing Statement

Corning Incorporated is a diversified technology company with a rich history spanning more than 150 years. Corning concentrates efforts on high impact growth opportunities worldwide. We combine our expertise in specialty glass, ceramic materials, polymers and the manipulation of properties of light with strong process and manufacturing capabilities to develop, engineer and commercialize significant innovative products for the flat panel display, telecommunications, environmental and life sciences markets.

To know more about Corning visit us at: http://www.corning.com/

 

Department Marketing Statement

At Corning, we are proud of our 30-year history, rich in fiber optic innovation. Our ability to turn creative ideas into practical solutions and useful technologies continues to propel innovations in the field of fiber optics. Corning’s renowned optical fiber is used worldwide in numerous applications such as premises, FTTx, access, metropolitan, long-haul and submarine.

Corning’s position as the industry leader in fiber optics comes from its relentless dedication to revolutionizing product and system innovations. From the invention of low-loss optical fiber to the creation of the world’s first Center for Fiber Optic Testing, Corning’s storied tradition of innovation and product improvement remains constant.

To know more about Corning Optical Fiber, visit us at : http://www.corning.com/opticalfiber/

 

Projects involved with:
1. Ownership of production equipment control systems
2. Development of new products and processes

3. Process improvement projects with emphasis on lean manufacturing
4. Capital projects with focus on maintenance of business or cost reduction

Role within group:
1. Individual contributor working in a team based group
2. Primary responsibility will be to support and develop manufacturing process control systems and user interfaces

Day to Day Responsibilities:
1. Assist team of engineers to provide production support and troubleshooting for 24/7 manufacturing operation.  Work with production associates, technicians, and engineers to ensure reliable equipment operation via automated control systems and user interfaces.
2. Support process and product optimization/improvement efforts.  Develop plans for innovative solutions to technical problems and follow through to implementation.
3. Provide training for engineers and/or production associates as needed for new processes, equipment, or control systems.
4. Lead or participate in capital projects.
5. Serve on weekend production support team approximately every 5-6 weeks.

 

Required Skills:
1. Technical background in an IT and Engineering Discipline
2. Strong computer programming skills desired (Visual Basic, C,  MS Windows, VxWorks, iFIX, VB.Net, MS Word, Excel, Access, or equivalent).
3. Ability to see how computers can automate manufacturing processes
4. Able to troubleshoot simple low voltage electrical circuitry

Desired Skills:
1. 2 + years in Control Systems Integration desired
2. 2 + years in Computer software development experience desired

Education and Experience:
1. B.S. Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science or Information systems Engg

Travel:
1. Infrequent US travel

 

Benefits Statement:
Corning Incorporated offers a comprehensive benefits package which provides health care coverage and financial security for employees and their families. This package features a pension plan, 401k plan, employee share purchase plan and a health and welfare program, plus many other valuable benefits including dental, vision, employee assistance plan, group legal services, short and long-term disability plans, flexible spending accounts, vacation pay, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, survivor benefits, work-life benefits and more. Corning also offers medical, dental, vision, employee assistance plan, Group Legal Services and Lifeworks benefits and more to same-sex domestic partners and their eligible dependents.

Corning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Submit your application ONLINE at:
www.corning.com/careers/index.aspx and search ref no# 161118.