Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Date: Sep 20, 2026

Location: Wilmington, NC, US, 28405

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 75982

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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.

Scope of Position: Controls Engineer responsible for working within or leading small multi-discipline teams to develop new optical fiber manufacturing equipment targeted at improved product attributes, reduced cost, or increased manufacturing output of optical fiber.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Use established fundamentals of electrical and controls engineering to identify concepts for control of manufacturing equipment; and design, build and test selected concepts as an individual and in teams to enable improved and new manufacturing equipment and processes.

• Specify, integrate, test, and validate controls hardware and software.

• Collaborate with equipment design, processing equipment deployment, and manufacturing receivers during later stages of technology development.

Travel Requirements:

Domestic travel: <20%.

Work Location:

Wilmington, NC

Education and Experience:

• B.S. Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics engineering, or Similar, with 2+ years manufacturing experience working with process and automation equipment

Required Skills:

• Understanding of electrical theory and instrumentation including meters, oscilloscopes, function generators, power supplies, etc.

• Control system (PLC, motion control, safety devices, high level languages) programming capability.

• Demonstrated capability to integrate field devices for flow control, motion control, temperature control, and associated safety systems into an overall controls package.

• Familiarity with electrical system design including control panel layouts, component selection, and schematics.

• Strong experimental, instrumentation, control, and analytic skills to ensure data produced is valid and traceable.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge/experience in materials processing equipment

• Experience with AC/DC motors & drives, SCR elements, and/or other electrical systems

• Capable of providing solutions which require current and advanced control theory.

• Strong background in electrical control systems, PLC’s and microcontrollers

• Familiarity with distributed control and I/O

• Operational skills to execute test plans & calibration procedures.

Soft Skills:

• Self-starter with strong independent work ethic.

• Attention to detail with excellent organizational skill.

• Ability to work interactively with cross functional teams with ties to Research and Early-Stage Development and Manufacturing.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $110,000 - $145,230 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.

Nearest Major Market: Wilmington