Measurements Engineer

Role Purpose

This position requires strong technical curiosity across many technologies, a desire for technical leadership, and the ability to learn and desire to work with others for the progress of the business. As part of a global team, this position provides measurement solutions to Corning’s business to deliver best in class products to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with experienced professionals across a variety of functional groups (manufacturing, development, engineering, etc.) to define, develop and implement measurement systems.
• Transfer measurement technology from early-stage development to a system ready for installation in a manufacturing environment.
• Develop and apply measurement uncertainty/measurement system analysis techniques to ensure proper measurement system application and capability.
• Leverage external suppliers with key technologies or systems integration expertise to develop, procure, build, and install measurement systems in Corning’s production facilities.
• Design experiments and analyze data to identify and implement measurement integrity and efficiency improvements to measurement systems or production processes. 
• Develop and manage documentation in support of measurement system deployments including machine specifications, operating procedures, and drawing packages.
• Train plant engineering, maintenance and operations associates on use and maintenance of measurement systems.
• Visibly support the establishment and maintenance of a safe work environment

Work Hours

• Standard Hours (Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm)   
• Flexible hours may be required to support weekends/evenings operations requirements 
   

Experiences/Education - Required

• BS in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics
• 5+ years of work experience in measurement science, measurement systems, or related area.  
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated excellence in science and engineering fundamentals
• Able to work effectively in technical project teams in both leadership and team member roles
• Able to manage multiple projects and tasks in parallel
• Able to make sound decisions by blending analytical thinking, practical judgment, and available data
• General computer and networking knowledge.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to independently define problem hypothesis and problem statements, design experiments, and evaluate data using scientific and statistical tools
• Ability to work closely with internal customers across multiple cultures around the world to meet their requirements
• Strong initiative and self-motivated
• Accountable for actions/behaviors
• Comfortable generating and delivering updates to leadership on a routine basis

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Working knowledge of the integration of measurement systems into a global information technology architecture.
• Sound understanding of manufacturing principals and experience in a global manufacturing environment.
• Experience with computer-based measurement or automation equipment, design, setup, and support.
• Experience with Measurement Uncertainty Analysis (preferred), Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R), and/or Measurement System Analysis (MSA).
• Experience with the manufacture of fiber optic components, including manufacturing and measurement processes 
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Experience using CAD software for generation of mechanical assemblies and drawings, optical and electrical schematics, and general design layouts.
• Scientific curiosity and an inventive spirit.
• Demonstrated use of advanced software for modeling and/or statistical analysis