Senior Automation Technician

Corning•Hickory, NC

6d•$70,954 - $97,562•Onsite

About The Position

Corning is a world leader in glass, ceramic, and materials science, known for its innovation. The Optical Communications segment has evolved into a comprehensive provider of optical solutions, serving both carrier and enterprise networks. This role is crucial in supporting the design, build, installation, and ramp-up of equipment, as well as troubleshooting and improving manufacturing processes.

Requirements

Training/ apprenticeship/ certification in technical field
Minimum 10 years of expereinces with technical delivery teams
Strong mechanical aptitude
Reads blueprints and/or drawings
Other technician and/or operator roles that lead to a better understanding of the equipment and processes

Nice To Haves

Degree in technical field or strong Math/Science background
Project Management skills
Lean Fundamentals
Yellow Belt or Green Belt
Performance Excellence tools
Has had several leadership opportunities

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of technical duties and activities, including equipment design, build, installation, and ramp-up activities, including planning and performing equipment acceptance tests.
May be involved in developing experimental procedures, data collection from manufacturing processes, and data analysis to help engineers resolve production issues or improve manufacturing yields.
May lead and direct P&M trades and/or contract trades personnel during equipment installation, repairs, troubleshooting or upgrades.
Understands equipment used in key process(es) and interprets data from process(es) to solve problems.
Works with teams focused on product innovation, cost reduction projects, etc.
Troubleshoots process and equipment issues.
Works with engineers to develop and implement testing and integration of equipment.
Works on equipment projects to reduce costs, downtime and/or defects and increase yields.
Proactively guides front-line production workforce and technical teams to comply with safety, health, equipment standard operating procedures, and environmental regulations.
Provides inputs to project plans that identify resources and accurate timelines.
Equipment transportation logistics.
May be asked to participate in developing a new process or machine to improve the current process.
May be asked to write process, product or equipment documentation.
Independently solves most problems on basis of examining pertinent facts.