Measurements Engineer

Corning•Town of Erwin, NY

4d•$66,969 - $92,083•Onsite

About The Position

Corning is a world leader in materials science, known for its innovation in glass, ceramics, and related materials. The Environmental Technologies segment focuses on manufacturing ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control. This role is crucial for developing and integrating new measurement systems into the production process, enhancing metrology capabilities, and supporting manufacturing improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Experience in software development (e.g., Mat lab, C++, VB.Net, image analysis, data analysis).
Background in computer programs like C#, VB.net, Lab view, Wit, C++.
Experience using software that efficiently analyzes large data sets.
Knowledge of electrical/optical/mechanical installations, including system checkout and troubleshooting.
Some exposure to electrical/controls, instrumentation (e.g., sensors) and vision systems technologies.
Experience debugging and bringing to production controls/vision systems.
Some exposure to optical theory, image capture, lighting, cameras, 3rd party imaging tools, image processing, and visualization techniques.
Problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach.

Nice To Haves

Six sigma Green Belt / Black Belt certification.
Course work or experience with using tools such as Solid works, Cero Parametric.
Some exposure to high-powered laser systems.
Some exposure to precision optical systems.
Experience with image analysis (vision measurement systems).
Communication and presentation skills.
Organizational skills.
Basic project management skills (e.g., scoping, budgeting, timelines).
Knowledge of at least one of these modern web-based UI development tools such as: Ruby/Rails, PHP, ASP.NET, HTML/DHTML, XML/XSL, CSS, JavaScript.
Experience working in a manufacturing environment (can include internships and/or co-op experience).

Responsibilities

Develop new manufacturing processes, technologies, and methods, primarily focused on measurement systems and their integration into the production process flow.
Create and extract information from images, including developing and modifying imaging technologies for measurement systems.
Combine image processing with machine hardware knowledge to optimize measurement performance and improve metrology capabilities.
Provide technical leadership in developing and documenting process controls, standardized methods, and procedures for measurement systems.
Work directly with Plant, Division, and Technology Engineering on the development of new measurement systems and improvements/upgrades to existing systems.
Support manufacturing improvement initiatives, including variability reduction, defect reduction, and process control improvement with a primary focus on measurement systems.
Participate in manufacturing and development activities to identify measurement development needs that provide enhanced product attributes, cost reductions, or other competitive advantages.
Act as an individual contributor lead or team member with ownership of a significant part of the accomplishment within the manufacturing plant or division.
Manage highly complex tasks with many variables and stakeholders across multiple functions/facilities.
Serve as the primary point of contact to support/maintain measurement equipment and systems in the plant.
Drive continuous improvements to existing manufacturing measurement systems through improved interfaces and implementing process automation.
Understand system-level problem statements and identify potential solutions, develop novel approaches, and conduct critical experiments to demonstrate feasibility.
Lead cross-functional work-stream project teams to support process improvements through measurement software and hardware upgrades, focusing on process cost, quality, and capability.
Perform project management and documentation activities.
Provide progress reports to key stakeholders and organizational leadership.
Utilize statistical tools, engineering data, and DMAIC/DESGN/Lean/MEE methodologies to develop process understanding for robust manufacturing processes and measurement systems.
Work with Technology, Division Engineering, and Plant Engineering to develop and introduce new measurement technologies and upgrade existing measurement systems.
Participate in cross-functional and virtual project teams.
Develop and execute Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), Gauge R&R studies, design of experiments (DOE), and data analysis to identify opportunities and implement improvements.
Create/update documentation for release to production, including operating procedures, PM, and troubleshooting guides.
Train engineering, maintenance, and operations personnel on how to use and maintain plant measurement systems.
Demonstrate knowledge and capability related to measurement systems used in the plant, as well as commercially available systems and other applicable technologies.