Engineering Technician

About the role

The Optical Communications segment of Corning is evolving from a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware, and equipment to a comprehensive provider of optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This role focuses on providing second-level technical expertise in PLC controls troubleshooting, automation support, and continuous improvement for 24/7 manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Controls Engineers to implement time-based and event-based control sequence logic, fail-safe states, and process or equipment recovery sequences.
• Implement and integrate field devices that meet process requirements and site control standards.
• Estimate project timelines, execute assigned work, and deliver results within agreed schedules.
• Participate in engineering project teams responsible for delivering reliable and cost-effective automation and process machine systems.
• Troubleshoot complex automation issues and support the resolution of project-related technical challenges.
• Drive deployment of control architectures, control standards, and system integration solutions that meet manufacturing requirements.
• Interface with external system integrators and machine builders to support project deliverables.
• Participate in fabrication, off-line integration and testing, documentation, installation, startup support, training, and technology transfer activities.
• Provide regular progress updates to project leadership on assigned project activities.

Requirements

• Experience integrating field devices for flow, material handling, motion, temperature control, and safety systems into automated equipment platforms.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming (Ladder Logic or equivalent), PID loop tuning, HMI/GUI development, and control system architectures.
• Understanding of electrical design practices, machine and motion control, electro-mechanical systems, robotics, programming, and system integration.
• Experience collaborating with IT, process engineers, and cross-functional project teams to implement control logic, fail-safe states, and recovery sequences.
• Ability to estimate project timelines, execute work independently, and meet deliverables.
• Experience supporting integrated machine control, automation, and process systems within manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with control system integration, PLCs, motion control, robotics, vision systems, risk assessment, and safety systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, decision-making, and teamwork skills.
• Experience in electrical control panel checkout and verification.
• Allen-Bradley PLC experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two-year technical degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial controls, automation, or manufacturing equipment.

Work Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Pay

$70,954.00 - $97,562.00 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.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives
• Fixed contributions to a 100% company-paid pension benefit
• Matching contributions to a 401(k) savings plan
• 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)

Equal Opportunity Employer

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.