Sr. Engineer, LSME

Sr. Engineer, LSME

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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

This position is in the Sullivan Park Operations Directorate, within the Laboratory Services Management & Engineering (LSME) Department. The primary function of the department is to provide support for R&D activities by providing professional services in project management, infrastructure engineering, and laboratory space management. This position is responsible for coordination of laboratory infrastructure systems including design oversight, installation, and receivership of new systems, operational monitoring and process control of equipment by leveraging engineering principles, standards, processes and best practices. This is a technical individual contributor position with a focus on safe operation, reliability, and sustainability of laboratory infrastructure support equipment and processes. A key function of this job is customer interfacing, knowledge and understanding of customer's processes and needs, consulting with multiple customers, maintaining good customer relationships, and providing the customer with the most effective support. The position also requires significant interface with Project Managers, Facility Engineering and Trades to enable laboratory evaluations for process suitability and cost estimates. The expectation is that this position will assist in the planning of customer project requirements and project delivery efficiency improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate and support the department's safety initiatives
• Technical liaison for process cooling water systems
• Technical liaison for bulk gases
• Technical liaison for laboratory exhaust/HVAC systems, gas cabinets, exhaust end devices including fume hoods, specialty hoods (e.g. canopy), and other end devices which require inspection.
• Effectively support projects through the entire project life-cycle from initiation to close-out
• Hands-on system engineer with significant field work and Trades/Customer interface
• Provide system level maintenance, troubleshooting and corrective action follow up
• Responsible for directing suppliers, Trades and Process Technicians
• Off hour support when required (on-call rotation, emergencies)
• Maintain mechanical system level documentation and functional understanding
• Assess suitability of infrastructure system for capacity and specific customer requirements
• Communicate and elevate technical issues and recommendations to functional leadership when appropriate.
• Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time 8am-5pm Monday-Friday

Experiences/Education - Required

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical, or relevant discipline), minimum of 5 years experience
• Functional understanding and experience with process cooling water systems
• Functional understanding and experience with bulk/process gases and piping
• Familiarity with exhaust/HVAC facility/infrastructure equipment operation (e.g. air handlers, exhaust fans, dust collectors, wet scrubbers)
• Project engineering and team experience
• Mechanical system testing and commissioning coordination
• Ability to obtain and analyze data to confirm proper system operation
• Interpretation of technical documentation (e.g. specifications, schematics, P&ID's, etc.)
• Effective written, verbal and presentation communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office i.e. Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and Project
• Proficiency with AutoCAD
• Customer Service/Interaction

Experiences/Education - Desired

• NYS Building Code Awareness
• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• SolidWorks, Revit, NAVIS Works
• Knowledge of infrastructure and facilities engineering related to laboratory operations
• Familiarity with building management/control systems
• Safety and customer focused
• Ability to perform work independently and to give clear direction to others
• Adaptable and flexible
• Team player / collaborative
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Prioritize work to meet completion dates considering both unexpected and planned needs

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $82,203.00 - $113,030.00 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 incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. 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.

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.