Requisition Number: 77168
The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us. Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what's possible.
How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations - not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.
At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.
Come break through with us.
Corning applies its unparalleled expertise in glass science, ceramics science, and optical physics, along with its deep manufacturing and engineering capabilities, to develop category-defining products that transform industries and enhance people's lives. Corning Valor Glass is an example of a life-changing innovation purpose-built to store and protect injectable medicines. Corning is also a global leader in pharmaceutical tubing, manufacturing a variety of clear and amber glass tubing that is converted by our customers into vials, cartridges, ampules and syringes.
Scope of Position: Applies physics and sound engineering principles to solve complex non-contact measurements and inspections on Life Science labware and pharmaceutical glass packaging.
Leads cross functional teams to develop and transfer new measurement & inspection systems to manufacturing.
Designs experiments and MSA test plans to validate system performance against industry standards and to quantify system capability.
Leverages external suppliers and machine builders to support capital projects in support of division objectives.
Participates on PFMEAs and control plan reviews as the metrology and inspection SME.
Works with internal and external experts to develop solutions to ensure that our product quality meets our customer's quality expectations and all industry (GMP) regulatory needs.
Provides manufacturing support on an as needed basis.
Day to Day Responsibilities: Support measurement and inspection process across LST sites worldwide
Manage run to standard and governance program
Define improvement plans and projects for gauges
Interface with QA and PE to define requirements and specifications
Define and improve setup and job change procedures
Identify and work to resolve gaps between plant needs and existing capability.
Coordinate the transfer of technology for new systems to global sites
Manage suppliers to deliver capability and systems on time, establish NDA's/JDA's
Be the hands-on expert as it relates to metrology and inspection for LST. Leverage others where appropriate to meet objectives.
Execute experiments, MSA's, and repeatability studies to ensure that all equipment meets the required accuracy, precision, and reproducibility needs.
Use GMP validation practices to provide documented evidence that LST measurement systems provide the right capability for assessing product quality attributes.
Benchmark LST measurement systems to industry standards and business performance standards.
Train plant engineering, maintenance, and other trainers on the proper use and maintenance of measurement & inspection equipment.
Provide remote and onsite technical troubleshooting of installed systems.
Installation support of systems to support new expansion and technology migrations.
Travel Requirements: 10% with 25+% possible, including international.
Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time: 40 hours, Monday - Friday; weekend support as required to support objectives; off-hours meetings and e-mails as needed.
Required Education: B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science.
Required Skills: 3 Years experience in designing, troubleshooting, and/or deploying measurement systems in a manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with optics and illumination techniques for various glass and plastic defects.
Knowledge of image processing algorithms and measurement tools for blob analysis, edge finding, morphology, feature extraction, classification, and dimensional metrology.
Applies good engineering practices with appropriate considerations for alignments, calibrations, and optical design within a complex opto-mechanical system.
Applies appropriate analysis tools such as PPA, DA, FMEA, and other more specific engineering tools to make the right risk-based decision.
Good project management skills with the ability to plan upfront, develop a reasonable schedule, track progress to schedule, react appropriately to problems, raise issues or concerns to stakeholders as required to remove roadblocks, and meet the overall project goals on time within budget.
Desired Skills: M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science.
Programming experience in C#
Data collection experience using databases and OPC servers.
Experience with image processing development packages such as Halcon, NI Vision, or Matlab image processing toolbox.
Application experience using vision tools for the inspection of transparent "clear" glass.
High speed inspection and part handling.
Design of vision inspection systems for glass using industrialized solutions for hot dirty environments with automated handling processes.
Software skills in support of vision system applications and data management needs. Experience in a GMO regulated industry- Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage or Medical Device
Soft Skills: Able to lead and influence others (suppliers, commercial partners etc).
Able to work within a cross functional multidiscipline team of varying skills and experience levels with a willingness to provide and receive direction.
Brings the "Can-do" attitude even when supporting vague or loosely defined objectives of a new youthful business.
Organized hard worker that acts with urgency to complete a task.
Confident presentation skills with the ability to tailor messages to the audience.
Knows when and what to communicate throughout the life of a project with clear concise wording.
Able to effectively communicate complex system details communicate across technical and cultural boundaries.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $81,701.00 - $112,339.00 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.
A job that shapes a life. 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. When Corning wins, we all win.
- 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.
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. When Corning wins, we all win.
- As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
- 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.
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.
Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at
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