Optical Application Engineer Jobs in Rochester, NY

Requisition Number: 76172

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• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Description:

Corning is seeking a mid-level Facilities Engineer to join our team at our location in Fairport, NY. The candidate will support installation of new equipment as well as operation, maintenance and optimization of existing equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience or exposure to facilities systems including but not limited to Compressed Air, Vacuum, Process Gases, Chillers, Cleanrooms, HVAC and Controls (BAS / BMS). We are seeking a candidate who has a broad engineering skillset and with a strong hands-on aptitude.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Deliver strong project leadership skills through the project initiation, planning, implementation and closeout phases.
• Develop project concepts, scopes, estimates, schedules, design, installation & startup documentation.
• Exercise good judgment, sound engineering principles and utilize structured problem-solving techniques.
• Lead, guide, coach & help develop internal Corning & contingent employees as well as external contractors.
• Procurement - Assemble RFQ's, bids, and solicit quotes from suppliers and contractors.  Procure goods and services through internal procurement buyers and systems.   
• Contractor Management - work with and manage external contractors to maintain and install facilities systems and equipment.  Manage contractor work via direct supervision including site orientation, work scope, safety performance, and documentation.
• Actively work and participate in project teams in various roles and capacities.
• Manage new equipment design projects to ensure timely drawing completion, material sourcing, fabrication, testing, shipment, and installation/commissioning.
• Application of engineering principles primarily in the fields of mechanical/electrical design, cleanroom design, HVAC and Building Automation.
• Collaboration with scientists and process experts as part of the engineering process.
• Collaboration with manufacturing operations to further define and receive new and modified process equipment.
• Observe and define incremental facilities and process equipment improvements.
• Lead small design teams, conduct manufacturing experiments, evaluate vendors / suppliers. 
• Equipment installation supervision and on-site commissioning as required.
• Leverage Building Management System and PI data to review equipment performance, verify correct operation of equipment and identify improvement opportunities.
• Provide hands-on support to assist with troubleshooting facilities-related equipment as required.

Required Qualifications:

• BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering / Engineering Technology or similar 
• 5+ years of engineering & professional work experience
• Construction and facility system experience (HVAC, Chillers, Compressed Air, Vacuum, Controls, etc.)
• Excellent project leadership, engineering, installation and start-up skills
• Able to trouble shoot, solve problems & engage others for additional support if needed
• Problem solving skills leveraging structured methods such as K-T (DA, PPA, RA), DESGN & DMAIC
• Excellent communication, social & soft skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Desired Skills: 

• Proficient in AutoCad, Solidworks, or similar CAD software
• Building Automation System Experience (Allen Bradley SCADA, Siemens, Trane, etc.)
• Experience with MS Project & SharePoint
• Experience with Lean Construction techniques
• Experience in optical manufacturing
• Experience with CNC equipment
• Project estimating, forecasting and scheduling experience

Travel Requirements: 

• Travel requirement < 10%
• Most travel is limited to immediate surrounding area

Hours of Work/Work Schedule/Flextime: 

• Normal Business Hours (8 - 5, M - F): however, expected to work hours required to achieve objectives
• Flexibility is required
• Includes overtime, weekend and off-shift hours. 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $81,602.00 - $112,204.00 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. 

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