Engineering Specialist

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
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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.  

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with: 

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

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.

Scope of Position:

• Utilize good troubleshooting techniques along with sound judgment to effectively accomplish technical assignments and projects.
• Makes decisions based upon data and technical understanding.
• Actively participates within and beyond department boundaries to resolve important process and equipment issues.
• Independently executes projects to fulfill department goals and objectives.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Provides 2nd level mechanical, electrical, & controls troubleshooting support for all equipment in assigned area
• Supports continuous improvement in cost reduction, equipment improvement and mean time between failure improvement projects
• Manage equipment performance improvement projects (Safety, MTBF, R&M cost)
• Interface with operators, team leaders, maintenance personnel and peers to develop and implement equipment, repair procedure, maintenance cost or safety improvements into manufacturing
• Work with engineering to develop equipment specifications/requirements and organize meetings with respective support groups to review proposals and quotes prior to purchasing
• Develop maintenance training and troubleshooting documentation (Tier I)
• Provide feedback to division/process engineering during design reviews for new processes and equipment
• Supports the management of spare parts inventory for production equipment, including recommended changes and justifications
• Formally document all aspects of improvement activities
• Document processes and procedures required maintain production equipment efficiently and within specifications
• Support the transfer of new cabling equipment from development to production.
• Provide support, develop plans as to how the equipment will be employed into production and ensure that the new technology is repeatable in a production environment prior to transfer.
• Ensure all maintenance documentation is completed such as PM's, calibration, and troubleshooting guides.
• Work with and train maintenance and other support personnel to improve troubleshooting skills plant-wide
• Maintain and Practice Corning Values
• Consider safety implications in all decisions
• Regularly review and consider available process data
• When applicable consider input and review data with SMEs
• Make sound engineering; data driven decisions
• Communicate and document changes to enable expedited future responses
• Track the production performances to ensure capability is maintained

Travel Requirements:

• none

Work Hours:

• 12 Hour Shifts – Night shift
• Overtime could be required
• a flexible schedule to accommodate 24/7 production support is required.

Education/Experience:

• High School or equivalent
• 2-year technical degree preferred; degree in Mechatronics or similar type program
• 3+ years in a manufacturing environment required.

Required Skills:

• Strong demonstrated fundamental understanding of 3 phase electrical systems, machine/motion control systems, electro-mechanical systems, VFD and Servo programming, communication protocols, and practical applications
• Ability to interface and troubleshoot PLC and HMI systems
• Strong mechanical fundamental understanding
• Creative/innovative problem solving
• Strong overall technical understanding
• Able to collaborate across organizational boundaries and integrate solutions
• Results oriented and high commitment
• The ability to learn new technology and processes quickly
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Desired Skills:

• Ability to generate, debug and modify PLC code – ladder logic, structured text and function block diagram
• Experience with Maximo CMMS system for maintenance
• Experience with the OSI PI (historian) interface
• Knowledge of plastic extrusion/UV processing technologies/Rotating Equipment
• Knowledge of Cabling process and equipment
• Data analysis skills
• Experience with Rockwell, G&L, Beckhoff, GE Ifix, Wonderware are a plus Soft Skills (Communication/Team/Leadership)
• Good verbal/written communication and presentation skills
• Interpersonal skills – engaging, enabling, open
• Rigorous problem-solving skills
• Planning and organization
• Effective in managing multiple priorities

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is ​$37.00 hourly rate - $40.50 hourly rate.  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. 

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 aspirations, and career from day one.

• 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.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.  
• 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 recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions. 

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.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at View email address on corningjobs.corning.com .