Controls Engineer IV

Job #: 26-00491

Location:

Hickory, NC

Duration: 06+ Months

• Create and modify Allen Bradley PLC programs for our fiber optic cable production plant.
• Design and implement new control systems projects.
• Mentor and train junior controls engineers.
• Manage the controls engineering scope of process improvement, capital expansion, and obsolescence mitigation projects.
• Implement robust, cost-effective automation and process machine control systems.
• Interface with external system integrators to successfully deliver fully integrated process equipment systems to Corning's facility.
• Participate in all phases of the project including design, fabrication, off‑line integration and testing, installation, production start‑up support, training of plant personnel, and technology transfer; independently follow construction of equipment in vendors' facilities.

• BSEE / BSCS / BSME / BSMET with 4+ years manufacturing experience working with PLCs / HMIs / VFDs controlling process and automation equipment; other engineering will be considered with relevant work experience.

• Experience programming Allen Bradley Control Logix v20 systems or higher; generate, debug, modify PLC code – ladder logic, structured text, function block diagram.
• Capability to generate and interpret electrical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical 2023; prepare initial CAD design layouts of complete electrical control systems and control sub‑sections; review drawing packages for conformance to Corning standards.
• Strong troubleshooting skills to understand process issues.
• Experience programming HMI / SCADA systems in a plant environment, including higher level communication protocols.
• Understanding of electrical design practices, machine/motion control systems, electro‑mechanical systems, VFD and servo programming, communication protocols, and practical application.
• Ability to identify and correct potential safety or environmental issues using NEC, NFPA, etc.; ensure safety procedures such as Lock‑Out Tag‑Out are followed.
• Collaborate with support technicians to resolve equipment issues.
• Execute project assignments in a team‑based environment with minimal supervision.
• Complete assignments to completion.

• Extrusion and cable winding experience.
• Entrepreneurial: ability to conceive and design a control system never demonstrated.
• Visionary: understands the big picture and can project this view.
• Knowledge of legacy controls equipment, networks, and software.
• Experience with OSI PI (historian) interface.
• iFix 5.9 or higher experience.
• Beckhoff PLC experience.
• Strong written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

• Safety Shoes
• Safety Glasses
• Ear Plugs in areas required.
• High Vis vest.

Travel:
Negligible