Purpose of Position. As a Senior Automation Engineer, your role is to drive automation initiatives, develop new manufacturing processes, and enhance existing ones to meet CPK/SIGMA targets and ensure CSC Compliance. You'll document processes, standardize procedures, and conduct data-driven Root Cause Analyses (RCAs). Your expertise in automation and process optimization will boost our competitive edge and innovation. You'll also identify automation needs for new product introductions and capture any intellectual property arising from projects.
Major responsibilities and tasks of the position. General: Develop and execute a comprehensive automation strategy aligned with company goals, optimizing manufacturing processes, quality, and efficiency
Lead and facilitate data-driven Root Cause Analysis for process and equipment failures, identifying issues and implementing corrective actions
Lead cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities, assess feasibility, and prioritize projects based on potential impact
Enforce standardization across manufacturing processes, reducing variability and enhancing process consistency
Manage multiple automation projects with a complex scope, many variables, and stakeholders across multiple functions/divisions/countries
Document and protect intellectual property arising from automation projects, contributing to the company's competitive advantage
Main activities but no limited: Plan, organize and execute work-streams on projects to deliver process improvement and step change capabilities
Evaluation process cost, quality, and capability alternatives, institutes continuous improvements to existing manufacturing operations through process automation/semi-automation
Project work scope typically includes equipment selection (design, development) manufacturing installation, start-up, and acceptance (Pilot, Pre-Pro Runs & EEM)
Role includes individual contributor and project work-stream leadership responsibilities
Develop and trial complex mechanisms, involving electromechanical solutions and full integrations
Work with and facilitate alignment between manufacturing, development, and innovative technology implementation
Manage internal Corning resources to complete project deliverables
Interface with external machine builders, system integrators, and suppliers to specify and deliver fully integrated process machine systems on-time, on-budget and fulfilling the technical scope, provides site support on RCA and Design reviews
Apply knowledge of engineering principles and methods to resolve challenges
Utilize statistical tools, engineering data, and DMAIC/DESGN/Lean/MEE/TRIZ methodologies to develop equipment, fixtures and automates solutions to improve manufacturing processes.
Support development and execution of finishing technology strategy, roadmap, and project portfolio, participates on re designs
Elaborate equipment qualification plans, generates IP documentation and Complete technical reports
Support equipment problem-solving in manufacturing, including root cause identification and resolution when exceeds Controls team capabilities
Participate in Stage Gate (RA, LA, GA) defined. review
Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Participate in equipment and fixturing solutions related to improve process KPI's
Introduce safe and ergonomic devices and processes to enable a safe work environment.
Propose and implement Kaizen 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
Support Global equipment development and deployment projects
Provide electrical, mechanical, controls engineering and technical expertise in equipment and fixturing solution creation on all automation projects
Internal subject matter expert in design and development of automated solutions
Lead technical support when controls requirements exceed associate capabilities.
Leads projects involving design, fabrication, off-line integration, testing, installation, production start-up support, training of plant personnel and technology transfer.
Minimum Knowledge and Skill Requirements. Education. Bachelor of Science or Engineering Degree or higher in relevant discipline, Master's degree a plus
Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Work Experience 5 years required, 2 years desired of experience as Engineer in Process/Manufacturing, Quality, NPI or Product Engineering in a multi-product manufacturing environment using Statistical Process Control or/ and Quality Control & Risk Assessment
2 years' Experience in programming PLC (AB RS Logix, Control Logix, Siemens S7 and G&L)
3 years of Equipment Development experience
Leadership
Driven results
Strategic mindset
Ensures accountability.
Additional Skills. Working knowledge of manufacturing Process Control (Error-Proofing method application and Statistical Process Control recommended, Customer complaint resolution a plus, Quality Management Systems utilization a plus, etc.)
Demonstrated record of Quality and Process improvement projects using Six Sigma, DMAIC, or equivalent process improvement methodology
Strong critical thinking skills is required (methodological approach)
Statistical training with experience applying concepts such as Process Capability and Measurement System Analysis, DOE's, Linear Regressions, Sample Size Calculation, etc
Professional knowledge of MS Office (particularly MS Excel software, MS Word, SPC XL desired, Visual Basic a plus)
Knowledge of Minitab, SPC or equivalent statistical software is required
Demonstrated Project Management experience
Ability to manage and participate in both short- and long-term projects
DESGN/DMAIC /IPIC/TRIZ/MEE
Business Financials knowledge
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills required
Must be an initiative-taker, coach, able to work in a team environment and motivate others, while being capable of working independently in a dynamic, business/manufacturing environment.
Strong Ability to program in ladder logic
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