Engineering Specialist

Corning•Winston-Salem, NC

7d•$37 - $41

About The Position

The Engineering Specialist uses sound troubleshooting techniques and technical judgment to complete assignments and projects, make data-driven decisions, and resolve process and equipment issues across departmental boundaries. The role independently executes projects supporting department goals and objectives, with responsibility for second-level mechanical, electrical, and controls troubleshooting and equipment performance improvements in a manufacturing environment. The position supports production equipment reliability, cost reduction, safety, maintenance procedures, spare-parts management, and the transfer of new cabling equipment and technology from development into repeatable production. It works closely with operators, team leaders, maintenance personnel, engineering, and other support groups. The role is based on 12-hour night shifts and requires schedule flexibility to support 24/7 production; overtime may be required. Travel is not required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong demonstrated fundamental understanding of three-phase electrical systems, machine and motion control systems, electromechanical systems, VFD and servo programming, communication protocols, and their practical applications.
Ability to interface with and troubleshoot PLC and HMI systems.
Strong mechanical fundamentals.
Creative and innovative problem-solving ability.
Strong overall technical understanding.
Ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries and integrate solutions.
Results-oriented approach and high commitment.
Ability to learn new technology and processes quickly.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Two-year technical degree, preferably in mechatronics or a similar program.
Ability to generate, debug, and modify PLC code, including ladder logic, structured text, and function block diagrams.
Experience with the Maximo CMMS maintenance system.
Experience with the OSI PI historian interface.
Knowledge of plastic extrusion, UV processing technologies, or rotating equipment.
Knowledge of cabling processes and equipment.
Data analysis skills.
Experience with Rockwell, G&L, Beckhoff, GE Ifix, or Wonderware.
Good verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Engaging, enabling, and open interpersonal style.
Rigorous problem-solving skills.
Planning and organization skills.
Effectiveness in managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

Provide second-level mechanical, electrical, and controls troubleshooting support for equipment in the assigned area.
Support continuous-improvement projects involving cost reduction, equipment improvement, and mean time between failure.
Manage equipment performance improvement projects focused on safety, MTBF, and repair and maintenance costs.
Work with operators, team leaders, maintenance personnel, and peers to develop and implement equipment, repair procedure, maintenance cost, and safety improvements in manufacturing.
Work with engineering to develop equipment specifications and requirements, and organize review meetings with support groups for proposals and quotes before purchasing.
Develop Tier I maintenance training and troubleshooting documentation.
Provide feedback to division and process engineering during design reviews for new processes and equipment.
Support management of production-equipment spare-parts inventory, including recommended changes and justifications.
Formally document improvement activities and document processes and procedures for maintaining production equipment efficiently and within specifications.
Support the transfer of new cabling equipment from development to production, develop plans for its production use, and ensure the technology is repeatable in a production environment before transfer.
Ensure maintenance documentation is completed, including preventive maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting guides.
Work with and train maintenance and other support personnel to improve troubleshooting skills plant-wide.
Maintain and practice Corning values and consider safety implications in decisions.
Regularly review available process data and, when applicable, consider input and review data with subject-matter experts.
Make sound, data-driven engineering decisions and communicate and document changes to enable faster future responses.
Track production performance to ensure capability is maintained.