Process Engineering Technician

Corning•Town of Canton, NY

2d•$59,029 - $81,165

About The Position

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. Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with: Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives. Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected. Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light. Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences. Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation. Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions.

Requirements

Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze information, identify issues, and develop practical solutions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to create, maintain, and audit technical documentation.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple functions.
Proficiency with computer-based applications, including Microsoft Office tools.
Commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and professional development.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting manufacturing operations, technical processes, quality systems, or production environments preferred.
Experience with process improvement, root cause analysis, corrective action, and data analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical resource for Mirrors Department manufacturing operations, including machining, assembly, inspection, material handling, sealing, and other specialized manufacturing activities.
Provide technical support to manufacturing personnel to help ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
Support manufacturing readiness activities to ensure resources, documentation, equipment, and processes are prepared to meet production requirements.
Support production issue resolution and drive timely corrective actions.
Help identify risks, barriers, and technical issues that could impact manufacturing execution or product quality.
Own, develop, maintain, and audit controlled manufacturing documentation including standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, run plans, build books, training materials, audit records, and other manufacturing documentation.
Ensure technical documentation remains accurate, current, and compliant with applicable quality and customer requirements.
Support work order generation, manufacturing records, routing documentation, and related process control systems.
Create and maintain technical training materials and reference documents.
Assist with qualification, onboarding, and cross-training activities to improve departmental flexibility and technical capability.
Support departmental compliance with safety, quality, customer, and regulatory requirements.
Lead troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and problem-solving activities related to safety, quality, and process performance.
Support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities and effectiveness verification.
Participate in investigations related to process deviations, quality concerns, and manufacturing issues.
Identify and drive opportunities for continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.
Collect, analyze, and interpret manufacturing and process data to support decision making and process optimization.
Lead or support technical projects focused on process capability, quality improvement, productivity improvements, waste reduction, and operational excellence.
Support implementation of process changes and validation activities associated with improvement initiatives.
Partner with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Leadership to support departmental objectives.
Communicate technical issues, risks, and improvement opportunities effectively to stakeholders.
Support planning and execution of production, development, and customer-related activities.
Participate in meetings and reviews as required to support operational performance and business objectives.
Capture and maintain technical knowledge related to manufacturing processes, procedures, and best practices.
Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, technical ownership, and continuous improvement.