Senior Controls Engineer
Corning · Harrodsburg, KY
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Controls
- Base pay
- $106k–$146k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior controls role at Corning (industrial) in Harrodsburg, KY. You will lead the design, development, integration, and deployment of advanced automation, motion control, robotics, and process control systems that improve manufacturing performance across a global footprint.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Robotics, Automation
- Base pay
- $106k–$146k
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in Kentucky: typical posted base $84k–$145k. This one lists $106k–$146k.
Median of the low and high ends of 7 live postings that list pay, out of 20 controls engineer openings in Kentucky, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Kentucky plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 19 other live controls postings in Kentucky.
- Base pay
- About 10% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $84k–$145k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 85%
- ✓ Robotics 85%
- ✓ Automation 80%
- Root cause 45%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 40%
- Lean 35%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Python, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Corning in Harrodsburg
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Senior Controls Engineer at Corning in other locations
Corning lists this title in 2 places. Pick the plant you can get to.
- Painted Post, NY · $106k–$146k
Full description from CorningAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Lead engineering projects focused on motion systems, automation integration, process controls, material handling and periodically measurement system integrations.
- ◆Provide support and implement PLC based machine / motion control systems, system integration, sensors, electro-mechanical devices and robotics
- ◆Oversee and lead the implementation of hardware for the control and safety systems
- ◆Interface with external system integrators and machine builders to successfully deliver fully integrated process equipment systems to Corning’s plants on-time, on-budget, and that satisfy performance measures
- ◆Dramatically advance productivity gains through control software and hardware design implementations.
- ◆Develop and improve capability of manufacturing systems for seamless part tracking, measurements, process control and data analysis. (SCADA).
- ◆Development and deployment of process and automation controls on global scale
- ◆Report on project activities on a pre-determined basis. Ensure results meet the customer’s
requirements
as well as applicable national and international equipment safety standards.
- ✓Mentor and promote controls development best practices.
- ✓Participate in the development of control architectures, control functional specifications, design and test plans and system integration
requirements
that will satisfy process and manufacturing requirements, as well as customer requirements.
- ✓Coordinate with manufacturing teams to ensure the smooth transfer of technology from development to production.
- ✓Liaison with division quality, process and metrology teams to ensure continuous improvement and customer compliance
- ✓Lead obsolescence projects aimed at increasing fundamental process capability within the division controls function.
- ✓Close interaction with Process, Quality and Measurement functions.
Required Experience/Skills
- ✓Experience in engineering roles, with a track record of leading projects in automation, process controls and motion systems.
- ✓Experience designing and programming of PLC systems primarily Rockwell, Siemens and Omron.
- ✓Experience with HMI and SCADA systems primarily FT View, Optix, Ignition, iFix
- ✓Well versed in electrical engineering principles.
- ✓Capability to design, develop and deliver fully integrated machine and motion control, automation, and process machine systems to manufacturing.
- ✓Familiarity of logic-based programming. PLC and IEC base programming structure including ladder logic, function blocks, structured text, and sequential flowchart desirable.
- ✓Hands-on experience in transferring technology from development to manufacturing environments, ensuring seamless integration and operational success.
- ✓Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently.
- ✓Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively documenting processes and presenting technical information to diverse audiences.
- ✓Experience designing and implementing industrial communication technologies (Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, Profinet)
Travel
Requirements
- ✓30-40% travel (domestic/international)
- ✓1 day to several week trips are typical.
- ✓Role based in Harrodsburg, KY or Corning, NY
Required Education & Experience
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology (with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience)
- ✓7-10 years in industrial controls
Desired Experience/Skills
- ✓Knowledge of programming languages such as C#, Python, HTML, MATLAB
- ✓Ability to work collaboratively with R&D teams to explore new technologies and drive continuous improvement.
- ✓Knowledge of algorithms for measurements and image processing systems.
- ✓Project management skills (e.g. scoping, budgeting, timelines MS Project)
- ✓Knowledge of equipment engine
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Role Purpose
As a Senior Controls Engineer within Corning's Mobile Consumer Electronics Division, you will lead the design, development, integration, and deployment of advanced automation, motion control, robotics, and process control systems that improve manufacturing performance across a global footprint. This role serves as a key technical leader for capital projects, new equipment introductions, and technology transfers from R&D into high-volume manufacturing. Working closely with process, quality, metrology, and manufacturing teams, you will drive productivity, reliability, and process capability improvements through innovative controls, automation, and data-driven manufacturing solutions.
Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time
- •40 hrs/week
- •Expected to work hours required to successfully deliver project and support requirements.