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Senior Maintenance Engineer

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Date: Feb 20, 2026

Location: Newton, NC, US, 28658

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 73461

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Job Overview:

Corning Incorporated is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Maintenance Engineer to support and enhance the reliability of industrial machinery and facility systems across our operations. This role is vital to ensuring continuous, efficient operations in a 24/7 production environment by applying advanced technical expertise to maintain and improve performance of critical assets. As a Senior Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in driving reliability initiatives, minimizing downtime, and optimizing operational efficiency. You will focus on developing and implementing preventive maintenance strategies, conducting detailed troubleshooting and root cause analyses, and improving equipment performance through data-driven insights. Your work will contribute to the long-term stability of our manufacturing systems and facilities by reducing Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) and improving Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).

You will work closely with maintenance technicians, acting as a technical expert and providing guidance on complex repairs and maintenance processes. Additionally, you will analyze equipment performance data, identify areas for improvement, and recommend cutting-edge solutions to enhance operational reliability.

Responsibilities:

Drive the continued development and implementation of maintenance strategies that align with the overall business objectives of Corning Incorporated, ensuring operational efficiency and reliability.
Take ownership of uptime performance enhancements for all assets, ensuring sustained reliability and improved operational functionality.
Review and analyze the structure of maintenance, repair, and operations for facilities, production equipment, and grounds, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations while driving improvements in daily efficiencies.
Utilize and manage CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) software, specifically Maximo, adhering to corporate standards while implementing site-specific improvements.
Conduct regular inspections and assessments of machinery, facilities, and buildings to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure optimal functionality and reliability.
Develop and implement sustainability initiatives and energy efficiency programs to reduce environmental impacts while enhancing operational performance.
Maintain and enhance corporate standard performance measures to optimize uptimes for all assets, including facilities and manufacturing systems:
- - MTTR – Mean Time to Repair
  - MTBF – Mean Time Between Failure
  - PM Compliance – Preventive Maintenance adherence
  - Ratio of Planned Work vs Reactive Work
  - Asset Uptime
  - Setting up and tracking asset health through various historians

Education and Experience: Required

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related discipline
5+ years of experience in production maintenance engineering or a related field, with a proven track record of successful asset reliability improvement
Root Cause / Data Analysis experience investigating asset failures to identify the cause and prevent reoccurrences while mitigating and managing risks to production assets.
Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance procedures, and safety regulations with ability to develop and optimize preventative maintenance and condition-based maintenance plans to avoid unexpected downtime.
Technical Skills:
- Proficient in maintenance management software and tools, CMMS Maximo preferred.
- Strong understanding of building automation systems and energy management
  - Trane Tracer
  - BACnet/IP – Modbus
- Strong understanding of Predictive & Condition based maintenance
  - Conceptual
  - Hardware applications
  - Cost saving / avoidance discipline

Education and Experience: Preferred

Familiarity with CAD software, PLC programming, and diagnostic equipment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
Visionary (understands the big picture and can project this view)
Experience with the OSI PI (historian) interface

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $100,969.00 - $138,833.00 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, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
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.
Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Hickory

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