Controls Technician II
Corning Incorporated · Newton, NC · 1 mo ago
Engineering$59k–$81k/yrFull-time
Role Purpose
Performs technical duties and activities within prescribed time frames. Participates in projects to improve overall process and technical efficiency.What You'll Do
- Collaborate with controls engineers to develop and implement control logic, fail-safe states, and recovery sequences.
- Support engineering project teams in delivering cost-effective automation and manufacturing systems.
- Implement field devices and control architectures aligned with site standards and process requirements.
- Troubleshoot automation issues and contribute to system integration and technical problem-solving.
- Cook up with external integrators and machine builders to meet project deliverables.
- Participate in system fabrication, testing, documentation, installation, startup, and training.
- Manage assigned project timelines and provide regular progress updates to project leadership.
Qualifications
- Experience integrating field devices (flow, motion, temperature, material handling) and safety systems into automated equipment platforms.
- Strong knowledge of PLC programming (ladder logic), PID loop tuning, HMI/GUI development, and control system architectures.
- Understanding of electrical design, robotics, electro-mechanical and motion control systems, and system integration in manufacturing environments.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, process, engineering) to implement control logic, fail-safe states, and recovery sequences.
- Proven project execution skills, including estimating timelines, meeting deliverables, and supporting system checkout and panel verification.
- Solid troubleshooting, problem-solving, and teamwork skills with a results-driven mindset.
- Experience preferred with Allen-Bradley PLC’s.
Education and Experience
- 2-year technical degree, with focus of EE, CS, Mechatronics, or similar area.
- 3+ years equipment/controls experience