IT Control System Engineer

Requisition Number : 68351

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The global Information Technology (IT) Function is leading efforts to align IT and Business Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated information integration technologies. Through these efforts, IT helps to improve the competitive position of Corning's businesses through IT enabled processes. IT also delivers Information Technology applications, infrastructure, and project services in a cost efficient manner to Corning worldwide.

Role Purpose

This position will be responsible for owning the IT-related Controls improvements associated with manufacturing process step in the Optical Fiber manufacturing plant. In this capacity, the IT Control System Engineer will work closely with engineering and operations teams in the plant to implement improvements in this process area. The person will become the expert for the process controls system in their area of responsibility along with ancillary data feeds to a manufacturing execution system and reporting systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist a team of engineers to provide production support and troubleshooting for 24 / 7 manufacturing operations.
• Work with production associates, technicians, and engineers to ensure reliable equipment operation via automated control systems and user interfaces.
• Support process and product optimization / improvement efforts. Develop plans for innovative solutions to technical problems and follow through to implementation.
• Provide training for engineers and / or production associates as needed for new processes, equipment, or control systems.
• Lead or participate in capital projects.
• Serve on weekend production support team approximately every 5-6 weeks.
• Develop or modify other PLC software systems that support manufacturing in the plant.
• Manage the activities required to meet the project’s objectives within the constraints of an allowed budget and a desired timeline when leading a project.
• Maintain and manage division-wide standards and architecture for Controls Systems Architecture.
• Off-hours on call on a rotational basis.

Development Value :

Experiences / Education - Required

Experiences / Education - Desired

Soft Skills