Sr. Mechanical Engineer

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/

 

Scope of Position (i.e. projects involved with and role within group):
Apply knowledge of engineering principles and practices to effectively accomplish technical assignments and projects.  Makes decisions independently based upon sound engineering and scientific methods.  Actively participates within and beyond department boundaries to resolve important equipment and process issues.  Enhance manufacturing capabilities through the implementation of new ideas and methods.  Independently executes projects to fulfill department goals and objectives in direct support of manufacturing and operations of CELCOR products.

Day to Day Responsibilities:
• Develop Project plans, timelines, cost estimates for new equipment as well as equipment upgrades to meet the overall manufacturing and operations objectives.
• Prepare cost justifications and capital requests for any new process improvements or equipment purchases that may be required to achieve project goals.
• Interface with operators, team leaders and peers to develop and implement process, equipment, or safety improvements into manufacturing.
• Manage all aspects of bringing new processes / equipment into production, including preparation of financial justification, specifying, purchasing, as well as tracking all spending related to the project.  Develop maintenance and operator training documentation, conducting equipment qualification and initial training of production personnel, and make provisions for repair parts stocking levels.  Formally document all aspects of the project
• Support the transfer of new equipment related to substrate technology, materials, or processes from RD&E to production.  Provide engineering support during equipment development, develop plans as to how the equipment/processes will be employed into production and ensure that the new technology is repeatable in a production environment prior to transfer.  Ensure all production and maintenance documentation is completed such as Spare Parts, PM's, and calibration.

Travel Requirements (please note if international): 

Less than 25%

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time: 

40+, some weekend duty, 6 to 7 times / year

 

Required Education (minimum required for consideration):

BS/MS Mechanical Engineering

 

Required Years and Area of Experience (minimum required for consideration): 

5 years or more of hands on experience

 

Required Skills:

1. High Level of technical curiosity that will enable unique solutions to the technical challenges incumbent in this position.

2. High level of fundamental understanding of the process and materials to enable the development of cost effective products and machine systems.

3. Familiar with state of the art technologies in the following areas:  Electro-mechanical drive systems, Fluid power, pneumatics, material handling, alignment, part sensing, and safety standards.

4. Ability to effectively manage external machine builders and system integrators for detail design, build and installation of machine system

5. Ability to work in a team based environment and work across organizational boundaries to integrate solutions.

6. Self starter results oriented and high commitment / energy

7. Sound problem solving and decision making processes and skills

 

Desired Skills

1. Knowledge of extrusion technologies

2. Project Leadership experience

3. Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD design software

4. Advanced computer skills

5. Ability to work with people from a Varity of different technical backgrounds

 

Soft Skills :( Communication/Team/Leadership)

1. Strong written and communications skills

2. Interpersonal skills – engaging, enabling, open

3. Good Planning and organizational skills

4. Ability to build relationships across the technology community

5. Results oriented with high commitment and energy

6. Effectively manage multiple priorities

 

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# 161006