Sr. Engineer, EMP Equipment Engineer
About The Position
Corning is a world leader in glass, ceramic, and materials science, known for its innovation across various markets including life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar. The company is driven by its people who break through limitations and expectations to move the company and the world forward. This role is within a hands-on R&D and development environment, supporting new equipment development, technical troubleshooting, process and equipment improvements, and new product or process introductions. The engineer will translate customer and technical needs into practical equipment and engineering solutions, supporting both current development work and future manufacturing possibilities. The role also involves supporting the safe, reliable, and effective operation of specialized equipment, contributing to technical understanding, continuous improvement, and cost-effective execution.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent technical experience or equivalent experience in an exceptional case
- Track record of delivering results in a technical or engineering environment
- Demonstrated knowledge in a technical field
- Strong hands-on troubleshooting ability, especially with equipment and mechanical systems
- Ability to work directly with equipment in a practical, fast-moving engineering environment
- Project team membership
- Willingness to collaborate, ask questions, and work closely with scientists, technicians, and other technical partners
Nice To Haves
- Electrical systems familiarity
- Experience in prototype development, pilot operations, or specialized equipment support
- Experience in glass processing, chemical processing, hot-process, or similar manufacturing / development environments
- Green Belt Certification
- Project Team Leadership
- Shift supervisory experience
- Summer intern or progressive engineering experience within a technical field
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day hands-on engineering and troubleshooting support across development, research, and pilot-scale operations
- Troubleshoot equipment, mechanical systems, material flow, and related technical issues, identify root cause, and implement corrective actions
- Support equipment modifications, setup changes, repairs, and documentation in an iterative development environment
- Partner with scientists, technicians, and other engineers to develop practical solutions for evolving process and equipment needs
- Support new product and process introductions through equipment installation, certification, training, and operational support
- Build technical understanding of equipment, materials, and process interactions in focused engineering areas
- Support safe equipment operation and compliance with safety and environmental requirements
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses
- Long-term incentives
- 100% company-paid pension benefit
- Matching contributions to 401(k) savings plan
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Family building support
- Fitness programs
- Company-paid life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disease management programs
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Recognition program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
