Requisition Number: 57984

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science. For more than 160 years, Corning has applied its unparalleled expertise in specialty glass, ceramics, and optical physics to develop products that have created new industries and transformed people’s lives.

Corning succeeds through sustained investment in R&D, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and close collaboration with customers to solve tough technology challenges.

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• This position will serve as a Mechanical Engineer in the Wind Engineering section at Corning’s Concord, NC facility.
• The main responsibility is to ensure that complex fiber winding processes meet production requirements in terms of safety, quality, reliability, and output.
• The candidate will monitor daily process attributes, initiate troubleshooting responses.
• The candidate will seek process improvement opportunities and implement solutions under proper change management protocols.
• They will be expected to support and lead continuous improvement activities and cost reduction initiatives.
• An ideal candidate will strive to fundamental process understanding and lowest cost producer objectives.
• This position will work closely with other members of the Engineering and Operations departments to successfully meet plant output objectives.

Job knowledge & Education level:

• Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Technology degree
• 3+ years of related technical work experience in a manufacturing/production environment

Essential Skills and Duties:

• Provide high quality process support for a fast-paced 24 x 7 manufacturing environment
• Demonstrate strong equipment and process troubleshooting skills
• Experience with electro-mechanical motion control systems and components:
• PLC structured text, servo motors/drives, linear actuators, sensors
• Adhere to site and corporate safety procedures: Lock-Out Tag-Out and authorized work permission
• Track daily production and quality metrics, planning reactionary measures as needed
• Work closely with support teams to understand and improve equipment capability
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Creative/innovative problem solving.
• Ability to participate or lead process improvement teams
• Provide trend analysis of key metrics and implement response plans.

Desired Skills:

• Self-starter, able to exceed expectations with a minimal amount of supervision.
• Solid modeling experience with Autodesk inventor, SolidWorks, or similar design software
• Ability to generate and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to reach root cause mechanisms.
• Working knowledge of data analysis techniques using Microsoft Excel and Access. • Experience with statistical packages such as JMP, Minitab, and Power BI
• Experience with Beckhoff (preferred), Allen Bradley, or similar PLC software
• Experience with mechanical prototyping and process development.

Hours, Schedule & Flextime:

• Standard 5-day work week, 40-45 hours/week.
• This position requires off-hours coverage for nights and weekends on a rotating basis with co-workers.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Nearest Major Market: Charlotte
Nearest Secondary Market: Concord