Process Engineering Technician

Requisition Number: 63670

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. 

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, and automotive 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 

Scope of Position:

Utilize engineering standards and practices to effectively accomplish technical assignments and projects. Makes decisions based upon sound engineering and scientific methods. Actively participates within and beyond department boundaries to resolve important process and product issues. Enhance manufacturing capabilities through the implementation of new ideas and methods. Execute projects to fulfill department goals and objectives.

Day to Day Tasks:

• Provide problem solving guidance to production operations
• Manage your area’s process performance improvement (OEE), recipe management, and projects (Safety, Yield, Cost, Capacity)
• Interface with operators, team principals and peers to develop and implement process, equipment, or safety improvements into manufacturing
• Work with engineering to develop equipment specifications/guidelines and organize meetings with respective groups to review proposals and quotes prior to purchasing
• Develop maintenance and operator training and troubleshooting documentation
• Troubleshoot and address mechanical issues, and complete basic installations of components
• Assist in the commissioning and qualification of equipment
• Contribute to the development and execution of product qualification plans
• Create and justify spare parts lists
• Guide trainers with the training of production personnel on new equipment
• Formally document all aspects of the project
• Provide problem solving guidance for plant equipment
• Document process procedures to enable production to run equipment and products efficiently and within specifications
• Guide the transfer of new cabling technology, materials, or processes from development to production
• Assist with processing during product development, develop plans as to how the equipment/processes will be employed into production and ensure that new technology is repeatable in a production environment prior to transfer
• Ensure all production and maintenance documentation is completed such as MI's, SOP's, PM's, calibration, and troubleshooting guides
• Work with and train maintenance and other personnel to improve troubleshooting skills plant-wide
• In all work:

          1.  Maintain and Practice Corning Values

          2.  Consider safety implications in all decisions

          3.  Regularly review and consider available process data

          4.  When applicable consider input and review data with SMEs

          5.  Make sound data and engineering decisions

          6.  Convey and document changes to enable expedited future replies

          7.  Track the production performances to ensure capability is maintained

Work Hours and Schedule:

• Nominal working hours are Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM.
• Informal 24/7 coverage for ad-hoc call-in. (1st Level Subject Matter Expert)

Travel:

• Less than 2%

Education and Skills:

• High School or equivalent
• 2 year technical degree preferred
• 2+ years manufacturing environment experience preferred
• Creative/innovative problem solving
• Strong technical/mechanical comprehension
• Able to partner across organizational boundaries and integrate solutions
• Results oriented and dedicated
• The ability to learn new technology and processes quickly
• Excel knowledge

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of plastic extrusion/UV processing technologies
• Cabling process and equipment
• Design software knowledge
• Data analysis skills
• Ability to use basic measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, and rulers)
• Controls knowledge and troubleshooting ability

Soft Skills:

• Good verbal/written communication and presentation skills
• Social skills – engaging, enabling, open
• Rigorous problem-solving skills
• Planning and organization
• Effective in managing multiple priorities

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

The range for this position is  $55,599.00   -  $76,449.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO. 

Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.   
• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.  
• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

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.