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Corning Incorporated Sr. Controls Engineer in Reynosa, Mexico
Sr. Controls Engineer
Date: May 31, 2024
Location: Reynosa, TAM, MX, 88730
Company: Corning
Sr. Controls Engineer
Purpose of Position: Serve as an electrical controls resource for the Divisional Engineering Global Equipment team driving new equipment & system introductions, process improvements and cost reduction projects.
Responsibilities:
• Provide electrical and controls engineering expertise in support of new equipment & system introductions, continuous improvements, cost reductions, maintenance, and productivity improvements.
• Interface with external system integrators and machine builders to successfully deliver fully integrated automation equipment to Corning's plants on-time, on-budget, and that satisfy performance measures.
• Actively participate / direct all phases of the project including design, fabrication, installation, production start-up support, training of plant personnel and technology transfer.
• Internal subject matter expert in control systems (PLC, HMI, Motion Control Systems, Machine Vision), system integration, sensors and electro-mechanical devices.
• Ensure all controls engineering projects are documented properly with electrical drawing packages conforming to Corning standards.
• Work with project team to solve automation problems, resolve project related issues, and develop fundamental understanding of technical / process requirements critical to system success
• Develop control architectures and system integration requirements that will satisfy process and manufacturing requirements.
• Individual must be capable of executing project assignments as well as managing projects, in a team based environment, with minimal supervision.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 5+ years of electrical / controls experience
• Able to travel globally (Mexico, Poland, and China at a minimum)
Required Skills:
• Fundamental understanding of electrical design practices, control systems integration, controls, architectures, electro-mechanical drive systems, and safety systems
• Experience with programming PLCs and HMIs
• Ability to design and program motion control systems
• Ability to understand and update electrical schematics
• Ability to perform a machine safety risk assessment
• Experienced in the design and troubleshooting of electrical control panels
• Able to effectively communicate ideas and concepts to peers, subordinates and leadership within the organization and across organizational lines
• Highly motivated, results oriented, and customer focused
• Must be a team player in addition to making individual contributions
• Project Management Skills
Desired Skills:
• Machine vision system experience
• Manufacturing experience
• Beckhoff, Omron, AB PLC and HMI programming skills
• Experience with SISTEMA evaluations
• Knowledge of SCADA (GE iFix, Ignition, or similar)
• Prior experience moving a new product or process from development into manufacturing
• Experience with AutoCAD