Measurement Project Leader

Corning Incorporated is a diversified technology company with a rich history spanning more than 150 years. Corning concentrates efforts on high impact growth opportunities worldwide. We combine our expertise in specialty glass, ceramic materials, polymers and the manipulation of properties of light with strong process and manufacturing capabilities to develop, engineer and commercialize significant innovative products for the flat panel display, telecommunications, environmental and life sciences markets.

To know more about Corning visit us at:
www.corning.com

Day to Day Responsibilities:
* Hands-on responsibility for design, development, and implementation of LCD glass measurement equipment.
* Subject matter expert for equipment and measurement techniques
* Provide project leadership and coordination with team members and equipment suppliers
* Identify and work to resolve gaps between the attribute and technology roadmap and existing measurement capability
* Work with scientists, researchers, and/or suppliers to understand the first principles of various measurement systems and propose, lead, and develop improvements and or enhancements as required.
* Establish specifications and requirements for optical, mechanical, electrical and software aspects of measurement machine design
* Design experiments to evaluate gauging technology
* Direct the development of software for gauge / sensor evaluations.
* Coordinate the transfer of technology for new gauging systems to domestic and international plants
* Perform advanced troubleshooting and /or coordinating problem solving efforts

Projects involved with:
* Measurement of product attributes for LCD substrates (stress, thickness, sag, waviness,
cord/streak, surface quality, etc)
* Measurement of Large Size substrates

Role within group:
* Provide hands-on technical leadership
* Project management, ability to direct team members, track and control spending
* Provide equipment understanding and apply with process understanding to integrate into manufacturing.
* Manage equipment supplier to ensure performance and schedule



Travel:
- 20-30% travel, including international, may be required for this position
- Required to sign a Covenant Not to Compete

Required Skills:
* Engineering background and experience in measurement system design
* Solid understanding of measurement technology and testing methods
* Experience working with outside suppliers and machine integrators
* Understanding of optics
* Excellent organizational and communication skills
* Willingness to travel internationally

Desired Skills:
* Computer programming experience (Visual Basic, Visual C++, PLC, robotics)
* Understanding of statistics
* Aptitude in foreign language / foreign culture (Japanese, Chinese, and/or Korean)
* Previous experience with international travel

Soft Skills:
* Ability to work among a diverse group
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education and Experience:
* Engineering degree (prefer ME / EE).
* Minimum of 8 years experience in measurement field

Benefits Statement:
Corning Incorporated offers a comprehensive benefits package which provides health care coverage and financial security for employees and their families. This package features a pension plan, 401k plan, employee share purchase plan and a health and welfare program, plus many other valuable benefits including dental, vision, employee assistance plan, group legal services, short and long-term disability plans, flexible spending accounts, vacation pay, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, survivor benefits, work-life benefits and more. Corning also offers medical, dental, vision, employee assistance plan, Group Legal Services and Lifeworks benefits and more to same-sex domestic partners and their eligible dependents.

Corning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Submit your application online at:
http://www.corning.com/careers/index.aspx and search ref no# 15799