Melting Equipment Engineer, Gorilla Glass

Scope Of Position

An excellent opportunity to support and develop in one of Corning Incorporated's key engineering organizations supporting new, innovative and challenging technologies, while working within an experienced and progressive team environment. Responsibilities will be focused on the design, installation, operation and maintenance of glass melting equipment. The primary role will be in supporting current projects, providing logistical support, vendor interaction, equipment checkout as well as local project support collaborating with facility engineering reviewing layouts and providing onsite installation leadership.

Activities would also include working with design teams, providing feedback for improvements from facilities, manufacturing and vendors to ensure the most up to date technology is reflected in design documentation.

• Lead Melting process installations (Rebuilds)
• Lead, support and provide guidance through the fabrication, installation and construction activities and provide start-up assistance of the melting process equipment
• Promote good project management practices in the melt technology area
• Adapt new equipment installation technologies as needed and justified
• Investigate and recommend equipment modifications to technology area design team
• Manage logistics of incoming equipment orders
• Be the first point of contact between the vendors and the project team
• As required, provide onsite support at vendors (Internal and External) throughout the fabrication process and final checkout
• Provide the project or task with sound innovative thinking, problem solving skills while staying customer focused
• Provide direction and guidance to develop/strengthen installation competencies to all team members
• Provide CAD support as needed
• Travel is required to Corning's worldwide operations. Frequency and duration vary according to project stage and status. Travel may include project meetings, equipment installation, and commissioning.
• Hours:
  
  8 am – 5 pm with ability to support off-hours conference calls / meetings with international project teams and extended hours as required to meet project objectives
• During construction periods, hours will range from 7 am – 5 pm to account for the additional workloads placed upon the project
• Some Saturday shifts required as needed for projects

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (ceramic, chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical)
• 5 or more years of experience in construction, design engineering, maintenance, manufacturing, process engineering or a combination of these

• Effective leadership, organization, and planning skills, with the ability to handle changing priorities
• Strong hands on application skills with a focus on construction and installation of manufacturing equipment
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and apply to field installations
• Project management and organizational skills
• Results oriented; delivery of tasks to project schedules
• Ability to effectively communicate and work in a global environment; across research, development, engineering, commercial, and operations worldwide
• Ability to work effectively as technical member of a larger project team.
• Support of and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures as they apply to installations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.

• Knowledge in glass manufacturing
• Knowledge and use of a problem-solving process (i.e. KT)
• Desire to be hands-on to set the example for direct labor workforce
• Self-starter does not wait to be told what/how to perform the work

Relocation assistance offered.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Salary range: $95,997.00 - $ assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Corning offers you the total package. Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term…