Equipment Engineering Manager
Date: 20 Jul 2026
Location: Pudong, SH, CN, 201206
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 76618
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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.
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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
Purpose of the Position:
- Lead equipment engineering team to drive equipment engineering excellence, provide equipment engineering solutions to operations and provide technical support on day to day operations.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
• Lead mechanical and controls engineering group to provide engineering solutions to support plant daily operations.
• Drive, implement plant continuous improvement goals in cost, capacity, delivery and quality.
• Lead or provide appropriate support on process issues investigation and analysis, solutions and permanent corrective actions implementation.
• Stay informed on new technology transfer at equipment engineering that can be built in to improve plant performance and productivity.
• Plan, direct, or lead projects to ensure effective implementation – achieving objectives, completing on time and controlling budget.
• Provide immediate supervision to subordinates to execute assignments using established guidelines, procedures, and policies.
• Review team performance and provide feedback to team members, and provide coaching as needed.
• Build effective relations and interactions with internal customers and stakeholders.
Education & Experience - Required
• BS or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation or equivalent.
• 10+ years working experience in related industry.
• 8+ years supervisory experience.
• Solid project management experience preferred.
• Work experience in multi-national companies preferred.
• Equipment engineering, manufacturing systems and technical expertise.
• Supervisory Skills.
• Rational thinking – analytical, decisive, take balanced risk, predict potential problems.
• Ability to use of data and metrics to improve performance.
• Project management skills.
• Have good understanding of ceramic manufacturing process and rich experience in product introduction and process improvement.
• Fluency in oral and written English.
Education & Experience - Desired
- Green Belt.
- Track record for MEE/PEx project leadership.
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.