Senior Facilities Engineer

About the position

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. In this position, you will provide the leadership to plan, scope, coordinate, and control complex projects involving multiple disciplines for Optical Fiber and Cable manufacturing processes worldwide, improving our ability to understand and control these processes and thereby meeting our manufacturing objectives. You will also solve state-of-the-art manufacturing problems requiring sophisticated engineering approaches, computational procedures, and broad engineering and scientific knowledge. You will act as the principal lead on one or more projects and provide technical leadership on facilities projects.

Responsibilities

• Principal lead on one or more projects.
• Propose, plan (scope), and implement projects requiring engineering analysis and modeling.
• Define the scope, financial impact, key activities, and method of evaluation on projects.
• Monitors and controls the technical, cost, and time objectives of the projects.
• Re-allocates funds and personnel to meet project requirements.
• Initiate and implement major process improvement projects leading to improved understanding, significant cost reduction, or quality improvement.
• Develop staffing requirements for projects.
• Ensure coordination, interaction, and effective resource utilization of appropriate groups on projects.
• Direct the activities of other engineering personnel assigned to the projects.
• Provide technical leadership on one or more projects.
• Act as a division consultant on problems involving delivery and integration of process services worldwide for Optical Fiber and Cables locations.
• Maintain knowledge of current work being conducted both inside and outside of Corning in the areas of optical fiber and cables.
• Effectively communicate plans, progress, and problems to all concerned parties.
• Document results.
• Ensure coordination and interaction with other organizations that are involved in the projects.
• Train other engineering personnel in project engineering, modeling, and engineering analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering required.
• 5+ years of field engineering experience.
• Experience working in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience with power distribution, automation, and controls systems is a plus.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career.
• 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.
• Medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.
• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
• Peer-to-peer recognition program.