Requisition Number: 76269
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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
Purpose of Position
We are seeking an entry-level Controls Engineer to support the specification, design, build, integration, documentation, and maintenance of automation and control systems for optical test benches, in both R&D and production environments. This engineer will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams including optical, mechanical, metrology, and software engineers to develop and support precision test equipment used to evaluate complex optical systems.
Day to Day Responsibilities
- Support engineers in specifying and documenting hardware requirements for optical test stations.
- Design and document assemblies used to build optical test bench automation and control systems, including motor, detector, camera, data acquisition, and timing circuitry and associated wiring and cable assemblies.
- Translate designs into working hardware by building prototype or breadboard assemblies and coordinating outsourced fabrication of sub-systems as needed.
- Troubleshoot electrical, wiring, and system integration issues on existing test benches, and repair or upgrade benches as appropriate.
- Perform work in cleanroom and molecular cleanroom environments.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
- MS or 2+ years of applicable experience
- Strong foundation in AC/DC circuits, basic electronics, and electrical measurements.
- Experience using electronics test equipment such as digital multimeters and oscilloscopes.
- Experience with schematic capture and printed circuit board (PCB) layout.
- Understanding of motors, control systems, and data acquisition hardware and software.
- Experience programming using C / C++ or C#.
- Experience programming or script development using Python or MATLAB.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in circuit design with Altium Designer.
- Experience with interfacing with scientific digital cameras.
- Familiarity with optics, optical metrology, and image processing.
- Familiarity with Linux / Unix environments.
- Experience with SQL databases.
- Familiarity with National Instruments' LabWindows.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $84,010.00 - $115,515.00 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 accommodations@corning.com.
