About this role
<p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Requisition Number: 76767</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>The company built on breakthroughs. <br>Join us. </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong> </strong> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Come break through with us. </span></p> <p><br><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.</span></p><p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Function/Dept Purpose Statement:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">The Plant Engineering organization is the steward of our equipment and process. We develop and implement process/equipment improvements, carry out cost reduction projects. We support the equipment; conduct advanced troubleshooting; monitor equipment and process performance.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Position Responsibilities:</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Supports and/or leads sub-teams on new equipment installation, process certification, documentation and training.</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Trains associates and trades personnel on new equipment and processes.</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Troubleshoots material, process and equipment issues, identifies root cause and capability to apply engineering solutions.</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Implements and documents material, process and/or equipment changes.</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Works with cross functional team members to solve difficult technical, engineering related problems.</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Supports or leads project team, to focus on continuous improvement activities, new product or process introductions, and cost reduction projects. </strong></span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Good in fundamental process understanding and lowest cost producer objectives. </strong></span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Supports the development and execution of plans to evaluate improvements in existing technology resulting in a superior product in terms of quality and/or cost</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Spend significant time on the manufacturing floor to understand machine and equipment operation, identify efficiency improvement opportunities and lead DMAIC problem-solving efforts to address chronic production issues</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Executes cost reduction and improvement (MEE) projects in line with business objectives.</strong></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Required Experience:</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>4-7 years’ experience in process engineering in manufacturing environment </strong></span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Exposure to industrial safety practices </strong></span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Demonstrated ability to deliver results while managing multiple tasks and issues effectively </strong></span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Have spent significant time on manufacturing floor, understanding machines & production equipment’s; have solved electrical/ Controls related challenges with other team members </strong></span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Have worked and used skills to solve problems on production lines having reputed PLC and Servo Drives Software’s and was able to make code changes, updates and understanding of PLC language & codes. </strong></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Required Knowledge:</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>B.E. in Electrical/Electronics/E&TC/Instrumentation/Controls Engineering.</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Strong oral and written communication skills</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Strong Data Analysis skills (Control Charts, Pareto Analysis, Pivot table) and analytical mindset</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Candidate will be preferred with relevant experience in Manufacturing 4.0 practices like: Communication protocols including but not limited to OPC/UA, EtherNet, Profibus, and Serial; use of data transfer between control systems and Plant servers. </strong></span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Familiarity with MS-Access and Minitab will be added advantage</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and/or as a team leader</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Technical aptitude conducive to building proficiency in troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and evaluating manufacturing data.</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Experience with MS-office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) </strong></span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Six Sigma Green Belt or DMAIC project experience</strong></span></li> </ul> <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p>