Process Engineering Technician

Requisition Number: 77812 **The company built on breakthroughs. ** **Join us. ** 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 **Purpose of Position** To provide department-wide technical leadership and support for the Mirrors Department in all areas of manufacturing. The Mirrors A&T Technician serves as a key technical resource for production execution, manufacturing readiness, documentation ownership, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, training support, CAPA support, and cross-functional coordination. This role works closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Leadership to help ensure safe, efficient, compliant, and technically sound manufacturing operations. The A&T Technician is expected to develop and maintain broad technical knowledge across Mirrors Department processes and systems. While individual assignments may vary, all A&T Technicians are expected to support departmental technical needs and provide backup coverage across critical functions as business needs require. **Key Responsibilities:** **Technical Leadership & Manufacturing Support** + Serve as a technical resource for Mirrors Department manufacturing operations, including machining, assembly, inspection, material handling, sealing, and other specialized manufacturing activities. + Provide technical support to manufacturing personnel to help ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations. + Support manufacturing readiness activities to ensure resources, documentation, equipment, and processes are prepared to meet production requirements. + Support production issue resolution and drive timely corrective actions. + Help identify risks, barriers, and technical issues that could impact manufacturing execution or product quality. **Process Planning, Documentation & Training** + Own, develop, maintain, and audit controlled manufacturing documentation including standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, run plans, build books, training materials, audit records, and other manufacturing documentation. + Ensure technical documentation remains accurate, current, and compliant with applicable quality and customer requirements. + Support work order generation, manufacturing records, routing documentation, and related process control systems. + Create and maintain technical training materials and reference documents. + Assist with qualification, onboarding, and cross-training activities to improve departmental flexibility and technical capability. **Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement** + Support departmental compliance with safety, quality, customer, and regulatory requirements. + Lead troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and problem-solving activities related to safety, quality, and process performance. + Support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities and effectiveness verification. + Participate in investigations related to process deviations, quality concerns, and manufacturing issues. + Identify and drive opportunities for continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. + Collect, analyze, and interpret manufacturing and process data to support decision making and process optimization. + Lead or support technical projects focused on process capability, quality improvement, productivity improvements, waste reduction, and operational excellence. + Support implementation of process changes and validation activities associated with improvement initiatives. **Project & Team Support** + Partner with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Leadership to support departmental objectives. + Communicate technical issues, risks, and improvement opportunities effectively to stakeholders. + Support planning and execution of production, development, and customer-related activities. + Participate in meetings and reviews as required to support operational performance and business objectives. + Capture and maintain technical knowledge related to manufacturing processes, procedures, and best practices. + Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, technical ownership, and continuous improvement. **Qualifications** + Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience. + Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. + Demonstrated ability to analyze information, identify issues, and develop practical solutions. + Strong written and verbal communication skills. + Ability to create, maintain, and audit technical documentation. + Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple functions. + Proficiency with computer-based applications, including Microsoft Office tools. + Experience supporting manufacturing operations, technical processes, quality systems, or production environments preferred. + Experience with process improvement, root cause analysis, corrective action, and data analysis preferred. + Commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and professional development. **Typical Work Hours** The work schedule for this position will follow the operator schedule or business needs of the Mirrors Department, as determined by management. **This position does not support immigration sponsorship.** The range for this position is $59,029.00 - $81,165.00 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. **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 click.appcast.io .