Process Engineer - Concord, NC

Company: Corning Inc.
Location: Concord
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

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.
-- Scope of Position:

• Provide engineering support of glass manufacturing processes primarily at the Concord, NC Plant, and secondarily at the Wilmington, NC plant, for the MCE ArF 193nm (Luna) Lithography Product.
• Improve manufacturing efficiencies, yields, cycle time, material utilization, uptime, through identification of opportunities on projects with root cause analysis.
• Problem solving and process improvement using structured methodical approach and appropriate application of statistics.
• Implement equipment upgrades and/or modifications in support of the ArF product that is compliant with standard COF production.
• Collaborate with facility in Canton, NY regarding quality, development, and manufacturing. Day to Day Responsibilities:
  • Provides day-to-day problem solving support to production and development operations on new or undocumented issues.
  • Trains appropriate manufacturing personnel on new equipment and processes.
  • Uses thorough processes and technical knowledge to build detailed technical understanding for key process steps.
  • Troubleshoots material, process and equipment issues, identifies root cause and implements corrective action with support of plant personnel.
  • Documents and implements material, process and/or equipment changes.
  • 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.
  • Work with teams on solving problems and improving processes using structured problem solving techniques such as KT, DOE, and Six Sigma DMAIC.
  • Develops, writes, executes, analyzes and documents experimental plans. Interprets and documents results. Plans, communicates, and implements changes driven by results.
  • Owns modifications and updates to key documentation associated with glassmaking at the NC plants. Required Education & Experience:
    • B.S. or M.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical or Materials Science preferred)
    • We need a minimum of 2 years of Manufacturing and/or Engineering experience.
    • Solid understanding of MS Excel, including formulas and graphing functions, word and power point.
    • Statistical analysis skills in descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, non-parametric methods, regression and correlation analysis, capability analysis, control charting, and design of experiments.
    • Handle multiple priorities with the ability to prioritize and respond to the needs of project and manufacturing leaders.
    • Able to accurately interpret results and turn into actionable items.
    • Demonstrate skills showing initiative, planning, and organization.
    • Ability to work with all levels of the work force across multiple locations.
    • Technical curiosity and the aim to fully understand processes, process interdependencies, and equipment.
    • Strong communications, effectively intra-plant as well as across Division lines. Desired Skills:
      • Six Sigma team experience.
      • Use of rational processes for problem solving, such as KT
      • Minitab statistical software experience
      • Glass or Ceramics experience a plus Soft Skills:
        • Initiative, tenacity, and persistence in driving issues to closure, independently driven.
        • Customer service oriented for internal and external customers and project team.
        • Ability to build relationships across organizations and work in a team environment.
        • Comfortable giving presentations.
        • Good planning, organization, and communication skills. Results oriented, able to get things accomplished in a timely manner Travel Requirements:
          • We anticipate 30% travel for this role. 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, or 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

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