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. 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. This position will lead and maintain technology developments within the division for automation and equipment, while ensuring the consistent application of new technology and standard methodologies. The role involves the development and implementation of the Division Automation Strategy and championing continuous improvement activities, including new technology implementation and fundamental process understanding, in support of cost reduction and quality improvement projects.
Responsibilities
- Assess and interpret business, product, and process needs to establish project objectives and scope for production projects in the areas of machine automation and equipment engineering.
- Manage and influence the technical direction of multi-functional project teams working on early to late stage innovation projects.
- Coordinate with external system integrators for detail design, build, and integration of early to late stage machine controls/programming.
- Work with resources across all manufacturing and engineering locations to support the delivery of innovative automation and equipment solutions.
- Drive cost reduction and efficiency in Life Sciences manufacturing locations through automation and alternative equipment designs.
- Ensure all engineering-related activities are conducted in accordance with established design and process control procedures.
- Collaborate with others on solving difficult machine controls/programming and engineering-related problems.
- Document any Intellectual Property developed as part of the project activities and present the project(s) for review.
Requirements
- B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Minimum of 5 years in equipment engineering, system integration, automation.
- Knowledgeable in controls and programming for automation and equipment processes.
- High level of technical curiosity in machine controls and programming.
- Fundamental understanding of processes and materials for cost-effective automation.
- Knowledge of machine automation methods, systems, production processes, data systems, measurements, and instrumentation.
- Proven experience with project management skills.
- Ability to debug and modify PLC code - both ladder logic and structured text.
- Knowledge of closed-loop control systems and PID tuning.
- Sound understanding of AC/DC electrical theory.
- Experience with various electro-mechanical devices such as servo motors, sensing devices, and conveyors.
- Create and interpret electrical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical.
- Integrate commercially available technologies and processes into robust process manufacturing solutions.
- Experience with ISO13489 Safety Control Systems.
Nice-to-haves
- Knowledge of Life Sciences products and technologies.
- Prior experience in a plant or division engineering group.
- Performance Excellence training - green belt or higher certification.
- Demonstrated Project management skills.
- LEAN manufacturing training.
- Experience in Robotics programming.
- Experience with Vision systems.
- Experience with industrial vision systems and scanning devices.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
- Company-paid pension benefit
- Life insurance coverage
- Disability benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Family building support
- Fitness programs
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives
- Peer-to-peer recognition program
