Sr. Manufacturing Coating Engineer

Requisition Number: 45584

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science. For more than 160 years, Corning has applied its unparalleled expertise in specialty glass, ceramics, and optical physics to develop products that have created new industries and transformed people’s lives.

Corning succeeds through sustained investment in R&D, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and close collaboration with customers to solve tough technology challenges.

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.

Purpose of the Position:

• Develop performance monitoring tools, understanding the sources of incoming quality variability and develop opportunities for cost reduction, for a portfolio of UV curable materials used in optical fiber and cable manufacturing.
• Understand the function of each component in a coating formulation, whether and how it translates to a measured fiber attribute and understand the effect of variability in coating mfg to variability in measured fiber parameters.
• Develop a feedback system to track performance of different batches of material.
• Use feedback system to correlate batch performance to a measurable quantity.
• Use understanding to enable cost reduction or improved quality.
• Lead or assist teams in resolving performance problems or quality issues.
• Develop an understanding of what is required to test an implement new coatings, new formulations and new vendors.
• Assist with adjustments to priorities as dictated by business conditions.
• Sponsor and lead projects for cost reduction, better performance, higher quality, increased capacity or other strategic initiatives.

Travel Requirements: Domestic and International (~ 25%)

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time: Monday-Friday. The position is overtime exempt. Overtime is not uncommon and is expected at times, however the amount and duration will vary as a function of business needs.

Required Education: BS/MS/PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with demonstrated polymers background 

Required Years and Area of Experience:

• 4+ years relevant experience.
• Experience in Polymers focused area.
• Experience in manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding and experience around manufacturing and quality systems. 

Required Skills:

• Thorough understanding of manufacturing and quality systems
• Thorough understanding of UV curable materials.
• Ability to make sound technical decisions within and outside area of expertise
• Strong communications skills and customer orientation
• Ability to work effectively on all levels of an organization
• Project management capability, particularly coordination of multiple, inter-related tasks
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work on an independent basis in a fast-paced environment
• Detailed understanding of chemical and fluid systems
• Use scientific method and engineering first principles to solve problems thoroughly and effectively, using well-designed and executed processes
• Intermediate to advanced skills for data collection and data analysis

Desired Skills:

• Experience with optical fiber and cable UV curable coatings.
• Experience in a manufacturing facility to understand data systems and quality systems.
• Six Sigma/DMAIC Greenbelt or Blackbelt certification.
• Project management experience.

Soft Skills:

• Work well both within a multi-disciplinary team, and independently with minimal oversight
• Strong communication and presentation skills 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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. Please contact us to request accommodation.