Material Finishing Process Engineer

Requisition Number: 65421

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.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Conduct process improvement experiments and manufacturing studies. Statistics analysis of manufacturing and experimental data to find process upset root causes and appropriate solution. Utilize data analysis techniques to reduce cycle time, improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce loss, and implement improved processes and new products.
• Process engineering study and implementation of final products, final inspection, data collection, and quality controls to meet customer specifications
• Develop new finishing capability, defining and analyzing finishing performance, process capability and requirements, co-work on stage 2-3 testing and stage 4-5 technology migration.
• Transfer technology to divisions and manufacturing plants with full implementation of training and documentation systems (Standard Operation Procedures, Process Set-points and Training)
• Job requires periodic travel to Corning Incorporated and vendors locations in Asia and USA for process development of new products, new operation and process improvement projects
• Increase customers’ awareness of process control efforts, methodology and process analysis techniques.
• Work with research, development and manufacturing teams for new processes and product development and introductions.

Education & Experience  

• MSc Degree in engineering or science field- Mechanical, Material, Applied materials with strong analytical statistics and mathematics.
• 1-2 years of experience in materials defect understanding and defect characterization.
• 1-3 years of experience in glass/ceramic engineering field.
• 3-5 years of experience in glass finishing technology, include separation, shaping or polishing.  

Required Skills                                                

• Basic and solid understanding on glass finishing technology, include glass separation, shaping or polishing area. 
• Fundamental understanding of glass, ceramic and glass ceramic physical properties and defect analysis / understanding skills.
• Skill in quality EEx tool application, like MEE, DOE,DMAIC 6 Sixma, SPC tool for experiment design, process analysis and continue improvement. 
• Minimum 2 years in project management and involve in process development, optimization and improvement. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Chinese.

Desired Skills  

• Master Degree in Material Science Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with emphasis on ceramic, glass and glass-ceramic material or material finishing research. 
• Fundamental understanding of glass, ceramic scoring cutting or laser cut and seperation, diamond wheel grinding and shaping, diamond wheel polishing and smoothing.
• Experience in finishing technology development, process optimization and improvement. 
• Experience in a manufacturing facility, ideally with responsibility for preventing and problem solving in a high technology manufacturing process environment

Soft Skills                                                

• Technical curiosity with willingness to learn
• Able to work independently and directly with project customers to scope out project scope, identify project requirement and deliverable, satisfy their objectives and timelines with a minimal amount of supervision.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity, able to work in a diversity team-based environment and participate on a matrix project team, team player, perform as well as individual subject matter expert contributor.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing environment; be a change agent to help another trough change.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, planning, organizing, and relationship building.
   

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.