Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Date: Aug 18, 2026

Location: Painted Post, NY, US, 14870

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 77148

**The company built on breakthroughs. ​ **

**Join us.​ **

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​ 

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​ 

​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​  

Come break through with us. 

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives

• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected

• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light

• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences

• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose

The Electrical Engineer provides electrical engineering expertise to support manufacturing operations, process improvements, equipment development, automation initiatives, and capital projects. Design, implement, and optimize electrical systems to improve safety, quality, reliability, productivity, and cost performance. Write and validate code and utilize machine software to prepare CNC fabrication equipment for production.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support electrical control systems for manufacturing equipment and processes.

• Write code for CNC machining processes.

• Operate nesting software for laser cutting process.

• Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, and automation issues to minimize downtime.

• Manage engineering projects from concept through implementation, including scope definition, equipment specification, installation, startup, and validation.

• Support PLC, HMI, robotics, motion control, and data acquisition systems.

• Develop and maintain electrical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.

• Identify and implement process improvements that increase reliability, quality, and operating efficiency.

• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, and project teams to achieve business objectives.

• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, safety standards, and company requirements.

• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions for manufacturing applications.

Desired Skills:

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

• Project management and cross-functional collaboration experience.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar design software.

• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent automation platforms.

• Experience with JETCAM, Mastercam, PolyWorks, G-code

• Excellent communication and technical documentation abilities.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

• Experience with industrial electrical systems, controls, automation, or manufacturing environments preferred.

• Knowledge of PLC programming, instrumentation, motor controls, power distribution, and industrial networking preferred.

Hours of work/work schedule

• 40 hours+ M-F

• Potential for adjusted hours, evening meetings, and weekends may be required

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $68,301.00 - $93,914.00 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.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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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