Equipment Engineer
About The Position
The Equipment Engineer provides engineering support for plant production and facility equipment to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, enhance quality, and advance machine-automation initiatives. The role leads equipment-related projects from concept through installation, testing, and optimization while supporting safe, reliable manufacturing operations. The position is within Corning’s Specialty Materials segment, which manufactures glass, glass ceramics, and fluoride crystals for commercial and industrial markets. The role collaborates with operators, union trades, safety personnel, engineering teams, and division and corporate engineering resources.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial, Robotics, or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum of five years of engineering experience in a manufacturing, project-execution, or production environment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and technical problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated experience leading technical projects and managing project scope, schedules, and execution.
- Experience with machine automation, equipment integration, and process optimization.
- Ability to analyze data, identify root causes, and develop actionable solutions.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Results-oriented, with the ability to work extended hours when required.
- U.S. citizenship required.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Project, and SharePoint.
- Experience with glass-forming processes and equipment.
- Experience with glass processing, including grinding, cutting, and milling.
- Knowledge of structured problem-solving methodologies, such as Innovation, KT, or DMAIC.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with operators, union trades, safety personnel, and engineering teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Lead engineering and equipment-development projects through design, installation, commissioning, testing, and optimization.
- Manage small- to medium-scale capital projects, typically ranging from approximately $20K to $2M.
- Support new product and process launches, raw-material changes, equipment modifications, and automation initiatives.
- Develop and review technical documentation, including equipment layouts, SOPs, mechanical schematics, and project plans.
- Provide technical recommendations to leadership and help prioritize projects based on operational impact.
- Partner with division and corporate engineering and technology resources to improve project effectiveness.
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
- A 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions.
- Matching contributions to the 401(k) savings plan; total company contributions to retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of pay, depending on age and years of service.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid parental leave.
- Family building support.
- Fitness benefits.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Disability benefits.
- Disease management programs.
- Paid time off.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Recognition program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
