Automated Process Technician

Requisition Number: 64121

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. 

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.

Description

For an automated process, the technician must be able to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the integrated process in the production system. He/she must understand the logical of programming and electronic systems, sensor, and feedback principles to operate robots / machines and resolve problems.

Responsibilities

• Problem solving issues as efficient as possible to reduce downtime in automatic equipment.
• Document the maintenance and periods for each type.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis and work in process improvements to reduce defects (PPM’s).
• Analyze information and create reports to show trends about utilization and efficiency (TAU/OEE)
• Coordinates activities of support with the team, maintaining clear and open lines of communication with other support teams like Tooling, CNC Programming, Maintenance, Facilities, IT, Safety.
• 5S’s practices
• Understanding KPIV’s and KPOV’s for the process and the control in the process.
• Monitor KPIV’s and KPOV’s for the process and the control in the process.
• Identify risks in the area and escalate to take actions.
• Daily Gemba activity to identify process opportunities and complete actions.
• Implement process improvements to increase control level in equipment.
• Develop projects for cost reduction using Lean manufacturing methodologies/tools.
• Validate NPI in the process, considering safety, tooling, process capability.
• Design of tooling or fixtures to improve process performance.
• Work on reducing equipment alarms, failures by analysis of data.
• Monitor TPM checklists are filled correctly.
• Require updates of procedures and documentation that impact and facilitates the process.

Education

• Electromechanical, Mechatronic, Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics engineering degree or equivalent combination of engineering degree

Work Experience

5 years in operation experience in similar role

Cutting Processes

• Basic understanding of punching theory, tooling and effect in different metal types
• Knowledge on different metal cutting technologies and applications, turrets, stamping presses, laser machines.
• Ability to define and coordinate the implementation of effective solutions to engineering related issues with laser cutting process

Bending Processes

• Basic understanding of metal forming (bending) theory, concepts & tooling and effect in different metal types.
• Basic understanding of metal insertion (pemming) theory, concepts & tooling and effect in different metal types.
• Understanding of welding theory, different applications, and their impact on subsequent processes (grinding / paint).

Automatic Bending Processes, Pour in Place process

• Knowledge & Skills in Bending process
• Skills in Robot programming and control by TPC
• Ability to make hypothesis for Root Cause Analysis and prove with test.

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.