Senior Maintenance Engineer

Corning•Newton, NC

4d•$100,969 - $138,833•Onsite

About The Position

Corning Incorporated is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Maintenance Engineer to support and enhance the reliability of industrial machinery and facility systems across our operations. This role is vital to ensuring continuous, efficient operations in a 24/7 production environment by applying advanced technical expertise to maintain and improve performance of critical assets. As a Senior Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in driving reliability initiatives, minimizing downtime, and optimizing operational efficiency. You will focus on developing and implementing preventive maintenance strategies, conducting detailed troubleshooting and root cause analyses, and improving equipment performance through data-driven insights. Your work will contribute to the long-term stability of our manufacturing systems and facilities by reducing Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) and improving Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF). You will work closely with maintenance technicians, acting as a technical expert and providing guidance on complex repairs and maintenance processes. Additionally, you will analyze equipment performance data, identify areas for improvement, and recommend cutting-edge solutions to enhance operational reliability.

Requirements

Associates OR Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related discipline
5+ years of experience in production maintenance engineering or a related field, with a proven track record of successful asset reliability improvement
Root Cause / Data Analysis experience investigating asset failures to identify the cause and prevent reoccurrences while mitigating and managing risks to production assets.
Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance procedures, and safety regulations with ability to develop and optimize preventative maintenance and condition-based maintenance plans to avoid unexpected downtime.
Proficient in maintenance management software and tools, CMMS Maximo preferred.
Strong understanding of building automation systems and energy management (Trane Tracer, BACnet/IP – Modbus)
Strong understanding of Predictive & Condition based maintenance (Conceptual, Hardware applications, Cost saving / avoidance discipline)

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with CAD software, PLC programming, and diagnostic equipment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
Visionary (understands the big picture and can project this view)
Experience with the OSI PI (historian) interface

Responsibilities

Drive the continued development and implementation of maintenance strategies that align with the overall business objectives of Corning Incorporated, ensuring operational efficiency and reliability.
Take ownership of uptime performance enhancements for all assets, ensuring sustained reliability and improved operational functionality.
Review and analyze the structure of maintenance, repair, and operations for facilities, production equipment, and grounds, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations while driving improvements in daily efficiencies.
Utilize and manage CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) software, specifically Maximo, adhering to corporate standards while implementing site-specific improvements.
Conduct regular inspections and assessments of machinery, facilities, and buildings to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure optimal functionality and reliability.
Develop and implement sustainability initiatives and energy efficiency programs to reduce environmental impacts while enhancing operational performance.
Maintain and enhance corporate standard performance measures to optimize uptimes for all assets, including facilities and manufacturing systems: MTTR – Mean Time to Repair, MTBF – Mean Time Between Failure, PM Compliance – Preventive Maintenance adherence, Ratio of Planned Work vs Reactive Work, Asset Uptime, Setting up and tracking asset health through various historians.