Engineering COE/Technology Manager

Requisition Number: 73882

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

Scope of the role: 

Lead plant Measurements and Controls team in support of manufacturing operations, through developing and deploying long term strategy, guiding priorities and resolution of equipment failure analysis and resolution.  Create and manage the controls project portfolio to support cost reduction, address obsolescence and ensure equipment reliability.  Create and deploy training and development plans for measurements and controls engineers and technicians.  Champion and lead management of change strategy to ensure modifications made in support of operations meet safety and quality requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Guide and support team in troubleshooting, updating and enhancing existing plant electrical/control systems.
• Drive receivership of electrical/control systems delivered to the plant, during design, fabrication, integration and testing, installation and production start-up.  Ensure training of plant personnel and technology transfer.
• Maintain and execute the Automation, Measurement and Controls strategy in the plant.
• Provide direction, prioritization, and coaching to M&C team.
• Track M&C objectives that directly link to plant objectives.
• Lead and champion control system safety for the group.
• Effectively working across various functional groups daily to accomplish goals.
• Provide support as required with motion control systems, robotics systems and inspections systems.
• Understand and implement both hardware and software components for controls systems.
• Lead projects for improvements to existing systems and/or introduction of new plant-specific controls equipment.
• Influence concepts and design of systems targeted for the plant interfacing with Division Measurements and Controls organization, including  participating in formal processes such as Controls Core Technology Review meetings and Core Technology summits.

Travel Requirements:  

• Less than 10% per year
• Could include travel for training and technology meetings

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time: 

•  40- 45hour week:  Typically M - F, 8-5
• Weekend coverage as needed

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology or related
• 8+ years electrical/controls experience

Required Skills:

• Track record of developing strategies and delivering results, on large scale projects or programs.
• Strong fundamental understanding of electrical design practices, machine / motion control systems, electro-mechanical systems, programming, and system integration
• Demonstrated skills in control systems design, programming, systems integration and closed loop control systems
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to specify, configure, and implement the correct safety systems for applications.
• Well versed in the rules and regulation relating to implementation and best practices in electrical system design and implementation

Desired Skills:

• Previous direct people management experience or leading indirectly through large scale projects
• Some knowledge of equipment engineering, process support and debug
• Strong Leadership Background and desire to grow in technical leadership
• Vision System and/or Robotics Experience and Rockwell programming experience, specifically ControlLogix, integration and implementation

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Interpersonal skills, engaging, enabling, open
• Technical curiosity
•  independent thinking
• Strong organizational skills

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $144,673.00 - $198,926.00 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, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
• 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. 

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.