IT Specialist

Requisition Number: 64568

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 

The global Information Technology (IT) Function is leading efforts to align IT and Business Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated information integration technologies.  Through these efforts, IT helps to improve the competitive position of Corning's businesses through IT enabled processes.  IT also delivers Information Technology applications, infrastructure, and project services in a cost efficient manner to Corning worldwide.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Act as contact point for IT-related requirements to timely respond to business users in HF plant.
• Provide daily IT service by coordinating with Global/Regional IT resources.
• Respond promptly to urgent manufacturing issues.
• Participate in important plant activities as the IT contact window.
• Perform maintenance on the MES system software and hardware, such as barcode system, camera system…etc. when necessary.

Education & Experience  

• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Information Engineering, Software Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields in Management.
• 3 years or more of hands-on experience in IT software and hardware maintenance; programing is preferred.
• Experienced in working with IT systems in a 24/7 manufacturing plant environment.

Required Skills                                                

• Intellectual Asset Protection awareness is required.
• Good English & Chinese communication in speaking, writing and presentation is must.
• Manufacturing process knowledge is must; glass industry is preferred.
• Capable of software development with tools such as Python, Java, C#, VB .NET, ASP .NET is a plus. 
• Manipulation of Relational Database Systems: SQL statements, stored procedures 
• Champion performance excellence and focus on quality.
• Identify and mitigate risks.
• Fundamental project management awareness and capability 

Soft Skills                                                

• Problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and troubleshooting skills to bridge the gap between business and technology needs.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and multi-tasking.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work well within a team or collaborative environment.

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.