Requisition Number: 74830
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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings - carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.
Purpose of Position: Serve as a Sr. IMS Engineer within the Corning Optical Communications Division Engineering team, responsible for the design, deployment, and support of manufacturing and data systems. This role drives the introduction of new automation equipment, system integration, process improvements, and cost-reduction initiatives across global manufacturing sites.
Responsibilities: Design, document, implement, and maintain essential Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems for automated manufacturing equipment and manual processes
Interface automated and manual manufacturing equipment with plant information systems (MES) and enterprise data platforms
Provide appropriate and timely technical guidance and expertise related to SCADA and manufacturing data systems to ensure the operational reliability of SCADA systems, and ensure cybersecurity and data integrity best practices are followed
Work with automation equipment vendors to design/document equipment interface specifications
Solicit and document Voice of Customer from manufacturing sites to include in system design and continuous improvement
Collaborate with Process engineering to determine and provide process data to data historians at appropriate time intervals
Individual must be capable of executing project assignments, in a team-based environment, with minimal supervision.
Work Hours: Traditionally Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM (Must be flexible and available to work some afterhours and weekends, as required to support operational requirements)
Travel Requirements: Up to 50%
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent.
Ideal candidate will possess 5+ years of experience in SCADA development(Ignition, GE iFix, or similar) , Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, SQL)
3+ years Experience integrating automated and manual manufacturing equipment with plant Information Management Systems (IMS)
1+ year experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., OPC UA, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, MQTT, Etc.)
Able to travel globally (Mexico, Poland, and China at a minimum)
Desired Skills: Advanced experience with Inductive Automation Ignition (Perspective, Vision, scripting)
Ignition Gold certification
Experience configuring Aveva PI System (Asset Framework, Event Frames, PI Vision), and with Siemens, Omron, and Allen-Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Bilingual English-Spanish
This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $101,175.00 - $139,116.00 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.
A job that shapes a life. Corning offers you the total package. Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
- As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning's total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
- Our health and well-being benefits include 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) to support you and your family.
- Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That's why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.
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Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at
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