Automation Engineer

Collaborate with the design, development, and implementation of automated solutions that optimize operational efficiency, enhance product quality, and contribute to the overall growth and success of the company. By collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will play a crucial role in identifying opportunities for process automation, creating innovative solutions, and assisting in the maintenance and continuous improvement of existing automated systems. Responsibilities: Execute tasks on projects generate Automation designs and successful equipment implementations Sustains and improve automation project cost, quality, and capability Generates BOMS, Design documentation packages, support documents, and all verifications for new Automation and Fixturing equipment, assure successful manufacturing installation through EEM, MOC, Safety Validations, Ergonomics etc Role includes individual contributor and project work-stream activities, such as leading DESGN projects, capital tracking, task follow up, status preparation, data communication, tollgates preparation, implementation control, data generation etc. Project Management, team Member and work stream Project leader on all assigned Automation projects Audits Received goods Scope of work/ technical scope Compliance, to assure specified requirements and specs are meet, provides full SISTEMA, Ergo and SOW Compliance Report Utilize statistical tools, engineering data, and DMAIC/DESGN/Lean/MEE/TRIZ methodologies to deploy and validate Automation solutions Apply knowledge of engineering principles and methods to resolve challenges, support problem-solving in manufacturing, including root cause identification and resolution, aligned with documentation policies Participate in solution implementation related to process issues on Customer Notifications Document safety and ergonomic analysis on designed operations and processes Implement Safety and Ergonomic improvements on Designed areas Propose and implement iKaizen and Safety iKaizen (ergonomic devices and processes) to enable a safe work environment; support and perform 5S implementation in work area to achieve Plant goal Participate as a T1 CSC when required Executes, fabrication, off-line integration, testing, production start-up support, training of plant personnel and technology transfer Supports and monitors solutions to Automation and fixturing implementation. Supports Automation and operational equipment qualifications and initial training Leads prototype integrations, works with technical support. Education. Bilingual (English and Spanish), Work Experience 0-2 years required, 1 years desired of experience in Process/Manufacturing engineering, Quality, NPI or Product Engineering in a multi-product manufacturing environment using Statistical Process Control or/ and Quality Control & Risk Assessment 1 year Experience in programming PLC (AB RSLogix, Controllogix, Siemens S7 and G&L) At least one system 1 year of Equipment Development /Troubleshooting experience 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 Summer Intern experience/progressive experience within the field of engineering #J-18808-Ljbffr