Sterilization Process Engineer

Corning • Eno Valley, NC

27d

About The Position

As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning's Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.

Role Purpose

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting Corning's sterilization technology and terminal sterilization processes across the CLS division. We look for you to support of development, engineering, and manufacturing projects. You will need to collaborate with cross-functional teams including but not limited to Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Division Engineering. Primary responsibility will be support of internal sterilization equipment, process, and technology as well as interface with outside vendors.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in engineering, material science, physics, physical science or other related science degree program
• 0-3 years experience in engineering or manufacturing environments
• Creative/innovative problem solving
• Able to collaborate across organizational boundaries and integrate solutions
• Strong experimental practices and engineering problem solving; can understand fundamentals and recognize deviations and implement routine solutions
• Proficient in the use of software programs such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Broad knowledge of sterilization techniques and fundamentals
• Become a subject matter expert in sterilization technology
• Experience with radiation technology, electron beam (e-beam) nuclear applications, physics, gamma irradiation or technology transferable to product sterilization via radiation technologies
• Experience within the Life Sciences or medical device industries
• Medical device quality systems and sterility assurance requirements
• DMAIC and/or lean manufacturing principles
• Equipment and product design and validation experience
• Familiarity with radiation, heat, filtration, and chemical sterilization methods and associated international standards (ISO 11135, ISO 14937, ISO 11137, ISO 13408)
• Working knowledge of microbiological testing, biocompatibility and associated international standards (ISO 11737, ISO 11138, ISO 14161, ISO 10993) required to support sterilization process validation
• Experience working with data analysis software (JMP, Minitab, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Actively collaborate with other site engineers, operations personnel, and suppliers to maintain and improve operations
• Work with operations to gather support needed, information, and provide updates on process status
• Quickly respond to production and process upsets, troubleshoot production issues, diagnose problems, and implement corrective action (machine fix, process change, etc.) to reestablish operations
• Work with operations to further develop SPC/SQC for process discipline and control (PD/PC)
• Provides technical leadership in assigned processes and escalate issues appropriately
• Act to continuously improve and expand the core process capabilities
• Use of engineering first principles like MEE to drive mechanistic understanding and root cause identifications
• Responsible for providing technical expertise and strategic direction for sterilization
• Supporting and executing activities related to development, validation, routine sterilization and requalification activities
• Lead and work collaboratively across project teams as assigned, which may include commercial product support, continuous improvement activities, innovation projects, or other activities related to sterilization
• Reviewing and analyzing process data for trends and improvement areas
• Monitor internal asset performance with focus to 98% uptime
• Documents changes via the change control process
• Train maintenance and operations personnel on processes and machinery to transfer operations knowledge and ensure operational efficiency and product quality
• Must respond to off-hours calls (rotating coverage schedule) to resolve process upsets or systems downtime events; occasionally must flex working schedule as required to meet business needs
• Provide indirect leadership to assigned technical and hourly associates to achieve departmental quality, quantity, service, cost, and safety goals

Benefits

• Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.
• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning's total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That's why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees