Melting Equipment Engineer, Gorilla Glass

Requisition Number: 74937

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
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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

Scope of Position:

An excellent opportunity to support and develop in one of Corning Incorporated's key engineering organizations supporting new, innovative and challenging technologies, while working within an experienced and progressive team environment.  Responsibilities will be focused on the design, installation, operation and maintenance of glass melting equipment. The primary role will be in supporting current projects, providing logistical support, vendor interaction, equipment checkout as well as local project support collaborating with facility engineering reviewing layouts and providing onsite installation leadership.  Activities would also include working with design teams, providing feedback for improvements from facilities, manufacturing and vendors to ensure the most up to date technology is reflected in design documentation.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Lead Melting process installations (Rebuilds)
• Lead, support and provide guidance through the fabrication, installation and construction activities and provide start-up assistance of the melting process equipment
• Promote “good” project management practices in the melt technology area
• Adapt new equipment installation technologies as needed and justified
• Investigate and recommend equipment modifications to technology area design team
• Manage logistics of incoming equipment orders
• Be the first point of contact between the vendors and the project team
• As required, provide onsite support at vendors (Internal and External) throughout the fabrication process and final checkout
• Provide the project or task with sound innovative thinking, problem solving skills while staying customer focused
• Provide direction and guidance to develop/strengthen installation competencies to all team members
• Provide CAD support as needed
• Travel is required to Corning’s worldwide operations.  Frequency and duration vary according to project stage and status.  Travel may include project meetings, equipment installation, and commissioning.
• Hours: 8 am – 5 pm with ability to support off-hours conference calls / meetings with international project teams and extended hours as required to meet project objectives
• During construction periods, hours will range from 7 am – 5 pm to account for the additional workloads placed upon the project
• Some Saturday shifts required as needed for projects 

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (ceramic, chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical)
• 5 or more years of experience in construction, design engineering, maintenance, manufacturing, process engineering or a combination of these
  
  
  

Required Skills & Experience:

• Effective leadership, organization, and planning skills, with the ability to handle changing priorities
• Strong hands on application skills with a focus on construction and installation of manufacturing equipment
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and apply to field installations
• Project management and organizational skills
• Results oriented; delivery of tasks to project schedules
• Ability to effectively communicate and work in a global environment; across research,development, engineering, commercial, and operations worldwide
• Ability to work effectively as technical member of a larger project team.
• Support of and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures as they apply to installations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
  
  

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Knowledge in glass manufacturing
• Knowledge and use of a problem-solving process (i.e. KT)
• Desire to be hands-on to set the example for direct labor workforce
• Self-starter does not wait to be told what/how to perform the work
  
  
  
  

Relocation assitance offered 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $95,997.00 - $131,996.00 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.