Sr. Facility Equipment Engineer

Requisition Number: 62885

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 Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering division (MTE) is recognized as the leader in engineering excellence & innovative manufacturing technologies by providing diverse skills to Corning’s existing & emerging businesses.

We anticipate & provide timely, valued, leading edge manufacturing technologies and engineering expertise.  We partner with Corning’s businesses and the Science & Technology division. Together we create and sustain Corning’s manufacturing as a differential advantage.

Purpose of the Position: 

• Seeking senior facility equipment engineering resource to lead initiatives related to facility equipment design, construction, commissioning, upgrade and maintenance of Corning manufacturing infrastructure and associated equipment. 

Day to Day Responsibilities: 

• Extend sustainability COE capability/products to support design(research), development and engineering for products and manufacturing process technologies with sustainability. 
• Facility equipment and utility system design, installation, commissioning and start up 
• Facility system optimization, cost down and energy saving engagement
• Knowledge and experience in HVAC, gas, water, firefighting, and associated systems is highlighted.
• Draft, review and implementation technical proposal in project.
• Issue weekly/monthly report related to safety, schedule, cost, and quality for construction 
• Work with Contractor, project team, safety team and construction leaders to address any installation issues.   

Project involved with: 

• May require up to 75% travel for project support mainly in Asia region. 
• Communication with multiple stake holders such as plant facility engineering teams or division engineering team. 

Education & Experience   

• Bachelor’s degree and above in environmental engineering, thermal and dynamic engineering, or related field of study. 
• Experience in project initiation, design, implement and close out.
• Overseas educational experience is a plus. 
  • Experience in construction permitting is a plus.

Required Skills                                                 

• Background in facility equipment engineering with 5+ of experience in plant construction projects or expansion projects 
• Rich experience in construction site management 
• Experience working effectively with contractors  
• Knowledge of construction practices 
• Knowledge of facility system design, installation and hook up processes 
• Knowledge of project permits/close out procedure is a plus 

Desired Skills   

• Able to work effectively in a technical team environment  

Soft Skills                                                 

• Good communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Able to work independently and directly with customers to define project scope and identify project requirements/risks/deliverables. 
• Team player – able perform well as an individual subject matter expert 
• Problem solving and analytical skills. 
• Demonstrated willingness and passion to learn new technologies. 

Job Selling Points  

• Opportunity to gain real facility equipment engineering practice in world leading specialty glass and ceramics industry. 
• Exposure to multi-cultural working environment. 

Career Development Opportunities                                                 

• Abundant learning and development opportunities