Job Description

Requisition Number: 67466

 

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Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​  

 

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  

 

​ At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​   

 

​ Come break through with us.  

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.

Scope of Position:

A process engineer monitors and improves established manufacturing processes and equipment. To do so, they must leverage fundamental understanding of manufacturing within their area of expertise, and basic understanding of manufacturing outside their area, data retrieval, analysis and reporting techniques, rigorous problem-solving methodologies, scientific methods and experiment planning.

A process engineer makes changes to manufacturing processes and equipment with the goal of improving safety, reducing cost, improving quality, or increasing output. A process engineer also receives technology from development groups, delivers technology to production groups, and provides high level troubleshooting for manufacturing equipment issues. 

Day to Day Tasks:

• Work closely with development teams to maximize potential for success of incoming manufacturing/products.
• Collect data for incoming products, perform trend analysis (by equipment, attribute, product), recommend improvements to manufacturing processes/equipment, and monitor response plans/drive equipment robustness.
• Support daily operations needs, identify chronic issues, provide equipment/process troubleshooting, and recommend/create corrective actions and solutions.
• Identify when engineering support is required to address significant production platform/process/specification issues or changes.
• Work with Engineering and Maintenance techs to drive equipment/manufacturing standardization and continuous improvements.
• Interface with Operations, Division Engineering, Supply Chain, IT to drive consistency and share best practices.
• Work with Operations team to include Ops Supervisor, Team Leads, and Associates as required to ensure teams understand new manufacturing processes/products. 
• Provide technical documentation for experiments conducted, changes made, and lessons learned.
• Train operational organizations on new manufacturing processes, products, or changes to established manufacturing processes and products.

 

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time:

• 8-10 hours/day; 40-50 hours/week
• Periodic off-hours (on-call) coverage

 

Required Education & Experience: 

• BS or MS in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, Material Science Engineering
• 1-4+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong data analysis skills
• Experience with Excel or other relevant software
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and issues effectively

 

Desired Skills:

• 2+ years of manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience with PI manufacturing books
• Experience with statistical tools (JMP, Minitab, e.g.)
• Demonstrated project leadership

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

 

The range for this position is $83,750.00 - $115,156.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

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A job that shapes a life.  

Corning offers you the total package.  

 

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one

• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.  
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs. 
• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives, align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well – when Corning wins, we all win.     
• Getting paid for our work is important but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.  

 

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. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com .

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours,

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