Requisition Number: 36956

 

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.

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.

 

Purpose of the Position:

 

Enables new technology development and improvement. Serves as a technical expert in field. Develops, modifies and designs materials and processes using advanced and complex methodologies. Uses advanced and robust methods to solve complex problems to advance new business development or troubleshoot existing engineering/manufacturing problems. Develops and validates reliable technical tools to anticipate new technology development and technical challenges in existing and new business.

 

 

Day to Day Responsibilities:

 

1. Provides expertise to other scientists to develop measures to test properties.
2. Designs and executes experiments to solve complex problems or develop new processes or products.
3. Leverages fundamental understanding to develop tools and concepts in anticipation of  future state of technology for the business.
4. Provides troubleshooting support or testing for businesses that do not have the capability.
5. Modifies and develops testing processes to improve evaluation of new materials and new properties.
6. Provides complex problem solving support to customers.
7. Makes technical presentations to customers and at conferences.
8. Collaborates with other departments and businesses to develop new materials or improve processes.
9. Supports or leads technology transfer to Development receiver

 

 

Project involved with:

 

1. Leads and manages cross-functional and matrix teams.
2. Defines, prioritizes and executes an overall project plan.
3. Defines skill sets and resources needed to accomplish objectives.
4. Defines and monitors the budget.
5. Identifies risks and develops mitigation plans.
6. Communicates results, progress to plan, and any key issues to S&T leaders, business unit leadership, and team members.
7. May use engineering and manufacturing feedback to ensure a scalable manufacturing process.

 

Education & Experience

• Bachelor Degree or above of Manufacturing Engineering / Mechanical Engineering
• At least 10 years relevant experience in plastic and tooling fabrication, injection molding and product design.

 

Required Skills

• Good CAD, SOLIDWORKS design skills
• Thorough understanding product design, raw material, and mold related.
• Excellent tool and part debug skill
• On-site tooling qualification and operations management skills
• Good English communication skills (verbal and written)

 

Soft Skills

• Good commitment and sense of responsibility
• Good coordination skill and team work spirit
• Good communication skill with written and spoken English.