IT Engineer

Requisition Number: 74842

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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.

Position Summary  
The IT Engineer will provide end‑to‑end IT technical support for the Pune plant, ensuring reliable operation of manufacturing and business systems. This role supports both project and steady state environments, contributes to system improvements, and partners closely with plant stakeholders, site leadership, and corporate IT teams. The position offers strong opportunities for professional growth and advancement within Corning’s global IT organization.

Key Responsibilities :
Operational & Technical Support
-    Provide day‑to‑day IT technical support for plant systems and users.
-    Analyze issues, identify root causes, and implement effective and sustainable solutions.
-    Respond to customer requests and incidents within defined service levels.
-    Ensure confidentiality, integrity, and protection of information and systems.
Project & Process Improvement
-    Participate in and lead local IT projects, including plant build and Greenfield initiatives.
-    Represent IT interests in cross‑functional project teams (e.g., manufacturing, warehouse, commercial systems).
-    Create, document, and maintain IT processes, applications, and solutions.
-    Conduct and coordinate quality assurance and user acceptance testing.
-    Identify opportunities to improve process efficiency and system performance.
Collaboration & Communication
-    Interact effectively with plant users, site leadership, and division/corporate IT teams.
-    Provide periodic written and verbal status updates to stakeholders.
-    Mentor technicians and train new personnel on standard operating procedures.
-    Stay current with emerging technologies (AI/ML) and recommend business‑relevant applications.

Required Experience  
-    3–5 years of relevant IT experience.
-    Experience working in a manufacturing or plant environment.
-    Hands‑on experience supporting and delivering IT projects.
-    Exposure to plant build and/or Greenfield projects.
-    Proven problem‑solving skills in critical operational environments.
-    Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
-    Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Required Technical Skills (must have)
Programming experience (3+ years):  
-    C#, VB, ASP.NET  
-    Microsoft SQL Server, RDBMS  
-    Visual Studio  
Reporting & Analytics:  
-    Power BI, Tableau, advanced reporting systems  
-    ETL concepts and tools  
Data & Advanced Technologies:  
-    Exposure to AI/ML projects and advanced Python libraries  
-    Databricks and Kairos data lake platforms  

Familiarity with:  
-    iFIX SCADA  
-    Real‑time control systems  
-    Microsoft Office and Microsoft operating systems  
-    MSSQL, Oracle databases  
-    -Strong understanding of full software development life cycle (SDLC).
-    Experience with requirements analysis and software engineering best practices.
-    Experience working in a multinational corporation.
-    Exposure to performance excellence or continuous improvement initiatives.

Education Requirements  
Bachelor’s degree (fulltime) in one of the following disciplines from a reputed engineering institution:  (No gaps in education history.)
  - BE Computer Engineering/ Computer Science  
  - Electronics & Telecommunications (E&TC)  
  - Electrical Engineering