Requisition Number: 75533 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. As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning’s Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries. Responsibilities: Oversees the development, design, validation, and project management of packaging initiatives across the Life Sciences business. Projects include new packaging design, material conversions/down gauging, quality improvements, and sustainability improvements for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging solutions. Packaging is for disposable plastic ware for cell culture devices, bioprocess vessels, glass ware, pharma packaging and liquid handling products used for drug discovery, bioprocess, and research. Duties include: <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Providing leadership and technical expertise to packaging projects</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Functioning as liaison between the commercial and manufacturing functions with regard to developing packaging specifications, acceptance testing, and validating new packaging materials, equipment, and processes</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Preparing new packaging design documentation for new products</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Collaborating with packaging suppliers to ensure consistent material quality and to verify supplier accountability for specifications</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Leading project resources to achieve required objectives</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Providing packaging expertise to wide variety of business functions through project team participation. </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Identifying and conducting due diligence on continuous improvement projects in packaging.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Approximately up to 25% travel is required as needed (mainly domestic; some international). </li> </ul> Location and hours: <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Open to Locations: Kennebunk ME, Durham, NC or Tewksbury, MA</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">100% on site </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with flexibility as needed </li> </ul> Required Education and Skills: <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science plus 3 years of progressive experience as a packaging engineer in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry. </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Alternatively, employer will consider candidate with a Master’s degree in Packaging Science 1-2 years of experience as a packaging engineer in the medical device, pharmaceutical industry, or life sciences industry. </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">DOE, DOE- Design of Experiments experience </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">ASTM and ISTA testing procedures and/or standards</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">TOPS Pro or CAPE packaging design software and CAD (SolidWorks) modeling</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience interpreting drawings</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience in designing packaging for automation </li> </ul> This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $84,873.00 - $116,701.00 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. <div> Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one. <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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. </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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. </li> </ul> Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one. <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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. </li> </ul> </div> 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 <a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Corning%20Accommodations">[email protected]</a>.

Packaging Project Engineer (Durham, NC, US, 27712) @ Corning

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