Senior IMS Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, document, implement, and maintain essential SCADA systems for automated manufacturing equipment and manual processes
• Interface automated and manual manufacturing equipment with plant information systems (MES) and enterprise data platforms
• Provide technical expertise to ensure the operational reliability of SCADA and manufacturing data systems
• Work with automation equipment vendors to design and document equipment interface specifications
• Collaborate with Process engineering to determine and provide process data to data historians
• Ensure cybersecurity and data integrity best practices are followed across all systems

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering (or equivalent)
• 5-10 years of SCADA development experience
• Proficiency in structured programming languages such as Python, Java, or SQL
• Knowledge of SCADA platforms (Ignition, GE iFix, or similar) and control systems
• Knowledge of real-time Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (OPC UA, Modbus, MQTT, etc.)
• Ability to travel globally (including the United States, Poland, and China)
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal)

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced experience with Inductive Automation Ignition (Perspective, Vision, scripting) or Ignition Gold certification
• Experience configuring Aveva PI System (Asset Framework, Event Frames, PI Vision)
• Familiarity with Siemens, Omron, and Allen-Bradley PLCs
• Knowledge of MS SQL and database design for manufacturing data
• Experience using GitLab for version control and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with automated assembly cells for discrete manufacturing

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Company-sponsored life insurance and total permanent disability protection
• Food coupons and structured savings funds (Mexico)
• Paid time off and access to an Employee Assistance Program

About the Company

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. Our Optical Communications segment provides industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry, supporting carrier and enterprise networks worldwide.