Sr Automation Engineer

Corning•Hickory, NC

1d•$95,997 - $131,996•Onsite

About The Position

This role sits within Corning Optical Connectivity Solution’s Division Engineering organization supporting global automation projects. This position will serve as a technical lead or mechanical lead on project teams, leading delivery of new automation equipment, process optimization, or cost reduction in support of the Division’s automation strategy. A leading priority of the Global Automation Projects Management Group in Division Engineering is to establish and ensure accountability for global standards in equipment design and deployment across our manufacturing plants. This role in collaboration with internal Corning cross functional teams and external equipment integrators will support new equipment & system introductions, process improvements and cost reduction projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent
5+ years of mechanical design, automation integration or capital asset development and deployment experience
Able to travel domestically and globally (Mexico and Poland at a minimum)
Valid passport
High level of technical curiosity that will enable unique solutions to the technical challenges incumbent in the position
Fundamental understanding of mechanical design practices, equipment fabrication and assembly, and troubleshooting mechanical systems
Ability to use experimentation to develop basic process knowledge, design prototype test systems, and perform proof of principle testing to validate design approach. Develop experimental plans focused on testing equipment, prototypes, and troubleshoot mechanical issues
Use CAD tools (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks) and animation tools to visualize concepts, describe processes, and describe systems requirements

Nice To Haves

Design and/or Manufacturing experience
Automation integration experience
Advanced CAD design experience (SolidWorks, Creo)
Prior experience moving a new product or process from development into manufacturing
Excellent technical communication skills
Ability to understand, leverage and drive accountability to established standards
Ability to quickly adapt to work process changes, new software/tools, and evolving workflows while maintaining productivity, quality, and clear communication
Experience with productivity/planning tools and ability to quickly learn and use them – MindManager, Visio, Minitab (graphical and statistical analysis), CAD data management (PTC Windchill, SolidWorks Vault)

Responsibilities

Provide mechanical design expertise in support of new equipment & system introductions, continuous improvements, cost reductions, maintenance, and productivity improvements
Interface with external system integrators and machine builders to successfully deliver fully integrated equipment to Corning’s plants on-time, on-budget, and that satisfy performance measures
Actively participate / direct all phases of the project including initiation, design/development, equipment build, factory acceptance, production start-up support, training of plant personnel and technology transfer
Ensure design packages are complete and documented properly and conform to Corning standards
Prepare technical specifications for automation equipment development in accordance with automation PRIME, GPM playbook for automation deployment
Work with project teams to solve automation problems, resolve project related issues, and develop fundamental understanding of technical / process requirements critical to system success
The individual must be capable of executing project assignments as well as managing projects, in a team-based environment, with minimal supervision