Electrical Controls Engineer

Electrical Controls Engineer

** Date:
** Feb 24, 2026

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* Location:

** Harrodsburg, KY, US, 40330

** Company:
** Corning

Requisition Number: 70975

** The company built on breakthroughs. ​ *
* ** Join us.​ *
* 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

** Role Purpose*
* Provide electrical/controls engineering with desire to work with and support a broad range of electrical and controls engineering projects and equipment.  This individual will support both manufacturing controls (PLC's, Motor Drive Systems, Sensors) as well as facilities/process power systems such as low and medium voltage power distribution systems, SCR power controllers, transformers, etc. Additionally, opportunities will be introduced as a support role in the Batch house electrical/controls engineering.

** Day-to-Day Responsibilities*
* Provide operational support and maintenance of manufacturing controls and power distribution system

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 such as current transformers and potential transformers, 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

** Experiences/Education - Required*
* + 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

** Experiences/Education - Desired*
* + Strong basis of electrical engineering knowledge, technical curiosity, leadership skills (specs, scopes, budget, timeline, etc.), and the ability/desire to learn as well as train others.

+ Exposure to GE MV Power Vac and various 480V switch gear, (Oil, Air and Water Cooled) 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.

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