Senior Electrical Systems Engineer – Power & Facilities Lead

About

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.

Corning's Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering division (MTE) is recognized as the leader in engineering excellence & innovative manufacturing technologies by providing diverse skills to Corning’s existing & emerging businesses. We anticipate & provide timely, valued, leading‑edge manufacturing technologies and engineering expertise. We partner with Corning’s businesses and the Science & Technology division. Together we create and sustain Corning’s manufacturing as a differential advantage.

Requisition Number: 68648

Position Purpose

An excellent opportunity to be part of Corning Incorporated's key technology organizations supporting the deployment of new, innovative, and challenging technologies. Members of the Capital Projects and Facilities engineering team are responsible for the scoping, detailed design, and construction of facilities, expansion, and new equipment lines across the entire company.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement electrical power systems for facility expansions, equipment installs, or greenfield facilities.
• Implement robust, reliable, and cost‑effective electrical power systems.
• Participate in all phases of the project including design, fabrication, integration and testing, installation, production start‑up support, and training of plant personnel.
• Manage the electrical engineering scope of process improvements, capital expansion, and power reliability projects.
• Lead failure analysis and troubleshooting of electrical equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelors’ in Electrical Engineering required
• 10+ years of relevant experience in the power field
• Experience designing, building, and analyzing industrial equipment (transformers, switchgear, UPS, ATS, or similar), industrial control panels or industrial machinery
• Very knowledgeable of MV and LV facility electrical power systems, power system control design and analysis, including experience with solid‑state components (SCRs, IGBTs, etc.)
• Experience conducting failure analysis, autopsies, and providing guidance on troubleshooting electrical equipment
• Experience conducting short circuit current calculations, protection and coordination studies, Arc Flash studies, and system reliability calculations
• Ability to scope and define projects, develop cost models, and resource plans, develop project timelines, develop project metrics, and then execute the project, to include commissioning and turnover
• Must be available for significant travel, primarily domestic, to multiple locations to support business needs. International travel could be required as well.

Desired

• Experience conducting factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), failure and root cause analysis of high‑power industrial control cabinets and transformers
• Knowledge of power system reliability calculations in combination with system automation, maintenance programs and operations
• Proficiency in failure analysis of electrical equipment
• Usable knowledge of national and international standards and equipment (NFPA 70B, NFPA 79, IEC 60204‑1, GB 5226.1, IEEE 493, NETA ATS, NETA MTS, and similar)
• Experience mentoring junior engineers in technology and career growth
• Professional Engineer or willing to obtain licensure

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $115,594.00 – $158,942.00 (assuming full‑time status)
• Starting pay depends on geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.
• Benefits (dependent on hours worked) may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

Additional Benefits

• 100% company‑paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career.
• 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.
• Health and well‑being benefits: medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family‑building support, fitness, company‑paid life insurance, disability, and disease‑management programs.
• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives aligned with key business results.
• Peer‑to‑peer recognition program to celebrate colleagues who demonstrate above‑and‑beyond behaviors.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodation

Corning prohibits 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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.