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IT Controls Systems Engineer

Corning
Wilmington, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2025

Requisition Number : 67183

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

The global Information Technology (IT) Function is leading efforts to align IT and Business Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated information integration technologies.  Through these efforts, IT helps to improve the competitive position of Corning's businesses through IT enabled processes.  IT also delivers Information Technology applications, infrastructure, and project services in a cost efficient manner to Corning worldwide.

Scope of Position

This position will be responsible for owning the IT-related software associated with at least one manufacturing process step in the Optical Fiber manufacturing plant.  In this capacity, he / she will work closely with engineering and operations teams in the plant to implement improvements in this process area.  The person will become the expert for the process controls system in their area of responsibility along with ancillary data feeds to a manufacturing execution system and reporting systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Support process and product optimization / improvement efforts.  Develop plans for innovative solutions to technical problems and follow through to implementation.
  • Provide training for engineers and / or production associates as needed for new processes, equipment, or control systems.
  • Lead or participate in capital projects.
  • Serve on weekend production support team approximately every 5-6 weeks.
  • The person will also be responsible for developing or modifying other software systems that support manufacturing in the plant such as web-based or stand-alone applications.
  • When the person leads a project, he / she will be responsible for managing the activities required to meet the project’s objectives within the constraints of an allowed budget and a desired timeline.
  • Maintain and manage division wide standards and architecture for Controls Systems Architecture.
  • Off-hours on call on a rotational basis.

Experiences / Education - Required

  • Bachelor’s in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science, or related field
  • 3 years’ experience in IT or related role
  • Strong computer programming skills – C
  • Real Time Operating Systems, PLC programming, or industrial automation systems
  • Experience with C#, VB.Net
  • Experience with iFIX or equivalent SCADA package
  • Knowledge / experience with Visual Basic 6, C
  • Experiences / Education - Desired

  • Knowledge to configure and troubleshoot OPC UA, classic OPC, EtherNet / IP devices, and similar industrial protocols
  • Ability / Experience integrating computers into manufacturing processes to increase efficiencies and lower cost.
  • Problem-solving and debugging skills; ability to understand real needs behind operations and engineering requests
  • Ability / experience troubleshooting simple low voltage electrical circuitry.
  • Knowledge / experience with REST API and web applications.
  • Knowledge / experience of relational databases (Oracle and / or Microsoft SQL Server), MSMQ and XML
  • Knowledge and / or Experience working on MES (Camstar or any Manufacturing Execution System)
  • Soft Skills :
  • Work effectively with a team that helps each other support all IT control systems at multiple plants and the related IT supporting systems.
  • Communicate and team up with engineering and operations groups in the plant to accomplish plant goals.
  • Travel Requirements :

  • Some domestic and international travel may be required 0-10%
  • This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

    The range for this position is $91,182.00 - $125,376.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

    Corning Puts YOU First!

    We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

  • Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
  • Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health / substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.
  • Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.
  • Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.
  • Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.
  • 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.

    We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com .

    Salary : $91,182 - $125,376

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