Senior Engineering Technician
Senior Engineering Technician
The role of an Engineering Technician is to support controls and process equipment in a manufacturing environment. Designs new electrical controls systems and improves existing systems. Manage projects from design to implementation, including defining project scope, determining required resources, establishing equipment specifications, providing system startup services, developing processes, and executing validation protocols. Ensures compliance/improvement of quality systems in manufacturing. Participates in new product development and process improvement projects as a core team member or core team leader.
Key responsibilities include supporting other engineering technicians, setting technical direction, and ensuring compliance with plant standards. The primary responsibility will be to support process equipment throughout the plant. Maintain functionality of controls through coordination with maintenance and operations. Develop and maintain documentation on manufacturing equipment throughout the departments. Responsible for designing, developing, integrating, troubleshooting, and debugging. Provide training for engineers and technicians as needed for new processes, equipment, or control systems. Provide weekend and evening support as necessary to support 24/7 operations. Project focus will be on receiving, developing and supporting new assets. Ensure that the equipment meets plant/industry standards and utilizes leading edge technology and process capability to gain competitive advantage. At times will also provide support to other manufacturing systems and equipment (material handling, process equipment, etc.).
Work hours may require flexibility to support weekends/off-hours operations requirements (including coverage for shift supervisors on 12hr shift rotation as needed).
Education & experience: Associate's degree preferred in electrical or electro-mechanical technologies or equivalent. 5+ years of experience in controls or automation support and troubleshooting in process and manufacturing equipment. Experience integrating systems into advanced manufacturing processes.
Required skills include demonstrated experience in the application of various part sensing technologies, strong hands-on electro-mechanical skills with demonstrated experience in the successful implementation of automation and control technologies in manufacturing processes, ability to effectively work with external machine builders and system integrators for detail design, build and integration of later stages of machine system implementation, demonstrated ability to interpret, edit, and create schematics and technical drawings, strong team player who takes personal ownership for their areas of responsibility, capable of executing project assignments with minimal supervision, effective problem solving and decision-making skills, with focus on safety, collaboration with electricians, mechanics, and various trades throughout the manufacturing and installation process.
Desired skills include knowledgeable of electrical design standards (NFPA79, UL508A), knowledge of the Performance Excellence programs (DMAIC, KT, etc.), proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software (Inventor, AutoCAD Electrical).
Soft skills include able to communicate equally well with various levels of the organization (engineers, production associates, managers, and leadership), able to work in a team-oriented environment, self-motivated, able to handle multiple priorities, high commitment level.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $69,966.00 - $96,203.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.
Corning offers you the total package. Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one. As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs. 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. That's why Corning offers a peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.
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. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.