Automation Engineer

Role Purpose

Works with other team members to solve difficult technical, engineering related problems. Supports or leads continuous improvement activities, new product or process introductions and cost reduction projects. Supports drive to fundamental process understanding and lowest cost producer objectives. Supports the development and execution of plans to evaluate new technology or improvements in existing technology resulting in a superior product in terms of quality and/or cost. Understands Corning's Intellectual property management processes and follows that process in documenting any intellectual property developed as part of a project

Key Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day problem solving support to production, development and research operations
• Trains operators and trades personnel on new equipment and processes
• Uses rigorous processes and technical knowledge to build detailed technical understanding for key process steps
• Functions as a team member or team leader on focused projects
• Trouble shoots material, process and equipment issues, identifies root cause and implements corrective action
• Implements and documents material, process and/or equipment changes
• Uses simple statistical tools and Designed Experiments (DOE) in process problem solving and process improvement; Uses more sophisticated statistical tools and DOE techniques in problem solving and process/product improvement
• Assure quality and repeatability of processes and products
• Supports new product introductions through equipment installation, process certification, documentation and training
• Assures safety of operators and equipment and Complies with safety and environmental regulations
• Develops SME knowledge of material, process and/or equipment in focused areas of manufacturing or engineering
• Executes cost reduction and improvement (DMAIC) projects in line with business objectives

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent technical experience or equivalent experience (exceptional case)
• Yellow Belt Training
• Track record of delivering results
• Demonstrated knowledge in a technical field
• Project team membership

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Summer Intern experience/progressive experience within the field of engineering
• Green Belt Certification
• Project Team Leadership
• Shift supervisory experience