Sr. Equipment Engineer

Org Marketing Statement

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: http://www.corning.com/

 

Department Marketing Statement

Corning Display Technologies is a worldwide leader in glass substrates for active matrix liquid crystal displays (LCDs), also known as thin film transistor liquid crystal displays (TFT-LCDs). Our premium-quality substrates are used in notebook computers, flat-panel desktop monitors, LCD televisions, and portable electronic and communications devices

To know more about Corning Display Technologies worldwide, please visit us at: http://www.corning.com/displaytechnologies/ww/en/

 

Scope of Position:
This position involves decision making and technical representation for the FDM group at Design Reviews, PPA's, technical summits, as well as the everyday design issues that are common within the department.  The individual must be capable of identifying and evaluating all options for solving complex technical issues, and thoroughly supporting his/her technical solution within the boundaries of the Fusion Draw Machine which is bound by the glass inlet section to the Bottom of Draw section.  This individual has the strongest technical voice regarding regular design changes, resolving operational issues, and future enhancements to the system.

Day to Day Responsibilities include; attending and hosting design reviews, reporting to supervision of trends, decisions, and test results; interacting with all operation sites and our Science and Technology Division, providing daily technical guidance to peers, and evaluating the viability of all incoming design changes. 

Travel Requirements:
*  10-25% combined local, national and international

Hours of work/work schedule/flextime: 
*  40 hr. per week

 

Required Skills:
1. BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering required and 10-15 years related experience in a manufacturing environment.
2. The required level of experience specific to Corning's glassmaking process is 10-15 years. During this period, acceptable roles include Process Engineer, Hardware Design Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Rebuild Engineer and Engineering Supervisor. 
3. Desired skills include prototyping, familiarity with materials science, all basic machine tools and metal and ceramic fabrication processes.

The minimum required skills include:
1. Mechanical (static and dynamic) analysis, thermal and fluid analysis, knowledge of Solidworks Modeling and FEA packages,  the ability to evaluate engineering issues, and prioritize them according to productivity, safety, flexibility, and reliability.  Creative thinking and openness to nonstandard designs and materials is critical to the advancement of the system and the productivity of the division.

Soft Skills:
1. Objectivity and fairness in evaluating technical options.
2. Identification of and respect for stakeholders.
3. Indifference regarding origin of solution (humility).  A general disconcern for one's own ideas, in favor of a genuine interest in finding the best solution, is extremely important.
4. Compassion and fairness in presenting solutions and the ability to build a healthy rapport are likewise critical in this role.

 

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# 160684