Electrical Controls Engineer

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations– not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.

Come break through with us.

Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

We are seeking an electrical/controls engineer to provide electrical/controls engineering support and work with a broad range of electrical and controls engineering projects and equipment.

Provide operational support and maintenance of manufacturing controls and power distribution systems.

Maintain plant Autocad single line diagrams and process prints.

Identify best fit locations for new power loads and coordinate safe installation of power related feeders.

Maintain updated Easy Power model, Arc Flash Labels and Breaker Coordination.

Support plant as NEC, NFPA 79, NFPA 70B NFPA 70E expert.

Support plant electrical safety initiatives.

Support electric melting power systems to include transformers, power metering devices, power regulating SCR’s, VFD’s, 3 phase motors, and servo systems, as well as melting control system PLC’s, sensors, and field control devices.

Daily production support involving troubleshooting, problem solving, and working with the equipment maintenance organization in a union environment will be required.

Support Projects.

Travel Requirements:
Less than 5% travel for this role. Domestic and international travel are not common but can occur in this job.

Workhours are M-F 08:00 to 17:00 with 1 hour for lunch. 24-hour production support on an emergency basis. The plant has weekend teams that rotate coverage (including one major holiday or one to two minor holidays). Extended hours, including weekends, are required during start-ups or special projects.

• BS Electrical Engineering or BS Electrical Engineering Technology degree.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or equipment building environment.
• 5+ years of Process Power & Control Engineering experience.
• Strong basis of electrical engineering knowledge, technical curiosity, leadership skills, and the ability/desire to learn as well as train others.
• Exposure to GE MV Power Vac and various 480V switch gear, transformers, Square D I-Line 480V switchboards and panel boards, MCCs, Bus Ducts, and UPS systems.
• Exposure to CAT Gensets and Russ Electric ATS systems.
• Experience using Meggers, Hi-Pot testing, various voltage/current metering, test devices, voltage detectors, and hot sticks.
• Experience managing projects, including electrical projects, leading field support teams during the installation and checkout of new technology and designs.
• Exposure to working with VFDs and motor drive systems.
• Experience with batch houses, material mixing and transportation facilities.
• Broad skill set covering first-principle design to implementation/installation of electrical systems.
• Exposure and/or desire to work with voltages up to and including 12.47KV, 3-phase power systems, including sizing circuit breakers, wire, and transformers.
• Working knowledge and compliance with National Codes and Standards…