Requisition Number: 38230

 

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.

Corning’s Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile and stationary applications around the world.

 

 

Purpose of the Position:

- Scope out, conceptualize, source, assess, customize, install and start-up automotive glass finishing processes on commercially available technology, equipment, integration and automation

- Develop customized finishing process equipment, automation and modifications / improvements with strong fundamental understanding based on scientific principles

- Ensure industry-leading equipment, automation, process and manufacturing systems that provides manufacturing operations with sustainable advantage over the competition

- Build critical mass and bench strength in process understanding, manufacturing systems, equipment, measurements, automation and training necessary to sustain world-class glass finishing operation

- Broaden and extend competency in the field of glass finishing machinery system design, development, engineering and mass production start-up for automotive applications from prototype to plant floor level manufacturing systems

- Develop, analyze, start-up and transfer unique finishing system designs to solve non-classical applications

- Develop understanding of glass finishing process with superb edge strength, micron level precision and micron level finished surface imperfections using known methodologies, measurements, analytical tools, simulation and modeling

- Propagate proactively glass finishing engineering principles, practices and capability through CoE and CoP

 

Day to Day Responsibilities:

- Perform glass finishing process engineering on integrated glass finishing manufacturing systems including automated G6 glass handling, Bystronic, XY-cutting tables, laser cutting, CNC’s, 2.5D gauge, edge strength measurements, edge chipping measurements, glass polishing, parts handling, cleaning and inspection

- Improve and automate manual processes and glass handling both independently and in cross-functional project teams of mixed disciplines

- Design & run experiments/tests/trials with DOE, checkout and analyze data to: recommend, verify and optimize process, equipment, and automation for manufacturing performance excellence

- Design tests, experiments, FAT, SAT, process development, qualification with DOE for new process / equipment

- Collect requirements to develop scope of work, ideas, concepts, spec’s & RFQ

- Work on design and analysis of first or next generation products, machines, fixture and machine components for robust design through design and material selection / analysis / behavior perspective

- Design manufacturing process and equipment layout, fixtures, jigs, carts and manual assists (generic and customized solutions)

- Engineer and improve production process and equipment for safety, quality, reliability, capacity, efficiency, flexibility, ergonomics, maintenance and ROIC

- Identify low-hanging fruits, prioritize opportunities, capture quick wins and highlight remaining gaps to fill

- Review concepts, designs & drawings for safety, accuracy, ease of manufacturing / fabrication, manufacturing effectiveness, feasibility, practicality, code compliance and potential interferences

- Source, customize and integrate off-the-shelf components, commercially-available machinery, solutions and standard systems into turn-key intelligent manufacturing lines through team collaboration

- Automate manual material handling and/or processes with robots, conveyors, AGV’s, cassettes and etc.

- Leverage vendors in fabrication, installation and replication of prototype, pilot or production equipment

- Work with suppliers to spec and procure precision products, fixture and components to support the projects

- Plan, coordinate and execute site preparation, equipment move-in, installation, hook-up, power-on, check-out, testing and start-up by interfacing with suppliers, development, manufacturing, technicians and trades professionals to get systems set-up and functional.

- Communicate ideas, plans, project status & opinions effectively in written format and via oral presentations with clear illustrations and drawings; utilize suitable media / communication channels and harness multiple media to communicate to different stakeholders effectively

- Document meetings, design reviews, site activities, progress, results, assignments, technical understanding, vendor assessment, equipment check-out, on-site installations, engineering changes, performance improvements, innovations and intellectual assets

- Contribute and facilitate decision-making and influence decision-makers, stakeholders and peers using suitable methodology, data, illustration and tools

- Share experience & lessons learned, cross-train, coach, guide, develop and support peers. - Individual must investigate prior art and document any Intellectual Property developed

- Present project updates for review by peers, customers and managers

- Project involved with: New lines start-up, equipment optimization & modifications, new process design and new product features.

 

Education & Experience:

- BS/MS/PhD majoring in Mechanical, Aerospace, Naval Engineering, Engineering Physics or related fields

- ≥ 5 years of solid experience in glass finishing development, engineering and related process equipment design, mechanical engineering & analysis and/or related fields

- Technical leader position available for suitable candidate with ≥ 10 years of solid and significant applied experience in glass finishing development and engineering, applied equipment design, automation, mechanical engineering, project management, team supervisory experience, technical strategic development and leadership, and in-depth technical analysis

- Experience working on glass finishing process equipment such as Bystronic, CNC’s, glass handling automation and manufacturing experience in automotive subcomponent production o Exposure to APQP, PPAP, IATF 16949 or Automotive Safety Testing a plus

- Experience of living, studying, working or extended traveling outside of home country or dealing with foreigners is a plus

- Extensive working experience in multi-national corporations is a plus

- Diversity of experience or background is an asset Required Skills

- In-depth working knowledge and troubleshooting experience with Bystronic, CNC’s, glass cutting & griniding

- Strong and applied working knowledge of MasterCAM and other popular CAD/CAM software packages

- Excellent 2D & 3D CAD skills with detailed knowledge of tuning drawings for different popular CAD/CAM packages (good command of AutoCAD, Solidworks, Inventor and MS Office)

- Deep understanding of quality systems, PFMEA, control plan and how engineering, operations & quality collaborates

- In-depth working know-how and hands-on experience with glass polishing process, technique & equipment

- Systematic and methodical hands-on process troubleshooting for source of scratches, chips, particles, stains and contamination on the production floor; documenting and sharing lessons learned afterwards

- Independently operate 2.5D gauges with ease to measure profile-of-line on parts with only curved edges

- Extensive experience in handling of think and flexible glass parts

- Experience working in or supplying equipment to Tier I, II or III automotive manufacturing plants

- Good understanding of robotics and proficient in robot programming & simulation (Fanuc series preferred)

- PLC programming experience for automation equipment - Technical expertise in the field of precision finishing machine systems design and development

- Technical expertise in the field of equipment development for glass and glass/ceramic processes

- Strong in machine design and equipment integration

- Responsible for the accuracy of work performed and proactively ensures quality of work

- Experience working on one or more of the following types of process equipment or automation: o Glass, ceramic or brittle materials cutting, forming, machining, polishing or edge grinding o Surface Coating via vapor deposition (inline or batch type) and/or spray  Vapor deposition equipment periodic cleaning and maintenance o Surface Strengthening via chemical ion exchange o Screen printing and inkjets o Surface cleaning (Ultrasonic, brush cleaning or plasma cleaning) and wiping o Thin glass handling, conveying, pick-and-place, transport and fixtures o Precision glue mixing and accurate dispensing o Polymers, adhesives, spacers o Glass marking / serialization o Tunnel Kiln, ovens or environmental Chambers o Clean environments, tents and chambers o Mechanical testing, dimensional measurement and/or optical measurement o Automated curved surface measurement and profile-of-line measurement on curved edges o Automated cosmetic inspection and pattern recognition o Film Lamination or dual sided tape dispensing o Semi-automatic man-machine collaborative work cells o Customized automation o package labeling and packaging machinery o flat glass or thin sheet packing / stacking with interleaf material

- Detail-oriented and able to perform with limited supervision under time pressure

- Effective listening, oral and written communication skills in English and a major Asian language

- Proactive, independent, flexible, quick learner, keen observer and professional

- Creative, innovative and action-oriented - Instills trust and confidence

- Pragmatic and tactful

- Adapts to change quickly and takes frequent changes in strides

- Works well under pressure

- Effective at managing time and competing priorities

- Customer oriented: manage expectations and meet / exceed customer requirements with quality results - Capable of establishing effective working relationships and rapport with others quickly

- Contributes and enriches professional and career development of peers Desired Skills - Exposure to laser, laser cutting and processing, laser systems and/or optics is a plus

- Experience in locating glass edge and achieving alignment through integrated machine vision

- Familiar with commercial standard parts include mechanical and sensing components, their selection and different applications - Familiar with IT tolerance, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical components

- Familiar with fabrication: milling, turning, grinding, sheet metal working, stamping, die forming & etc.

- Familiar with 3D drawings/models (Solidworks, Pro-E, Inventor or etc.)

- Familiar with industrial safety standards, equipment standards and design for safety

- Familiar with heat treatments, surface finish and edge finish requirements for mechanical components

- Expertise in mass flow and thermodynamics applied in material conversion is a plus

- Expertise in dust, particulate, cleanliness and environment control such as HVAC is a plus

- Expertise in coating, spraying, etching, sputtering, CVD or PVD technology is a plus

- Hands-on experience of FEA (Finite Element Analysis), simulation and modeling of mechanical designs in ANSYS, LS-DYNA, Fluent, MATLAB or other software package is a plus

- Hands-on experience with machine shop hand/power tools, milling machine, lathe and other fabrication machinery is a plus; machinery repairs and maintenance experience is also a plus

- Hands-on experience with mechanical vibration and/or noise measurement, analysis and reduction

- Hands-on exposure to robotic programming and/or simulation (Fanuc, Yaskawa & Kawasaki preferred)

- Exposure to PLC programming for process equipment is a plus (B&R, Mitsubishi Q, R series, AB/Rockwell, Siemens, Omron, Pilz and PackML coding standard, etc.)

- Exposure to equipment for thermal processes is a plus

- Experience in facility equipment and inflammable / corrosive fluids is a plus

- Exposure to 6-sigma, Lean, 5S, TRIZ and/or manufacturing excellence/effectiveness projects is a plus

- Exposure to glass, ceramic and/or brittle materials finishing, bonding and manufacturing processes is a plus

- Exposure to die forming, cold forming, injection molding, vacuum form molding, blow molding and mold design, fabrication, repairs and reconditioning is a plus

- Exposure to additive manufacturing (3D printing) and/or finishing of 3D surfaces or edge is a plus

- Exposure to 3D surfaces and/or edge decoration and/or coating is a plus

- Ability to create 3D Concepts of Process / Facility areas

 

Soft Skills

- Leadership

– Champion new ideas; lead by example; provide constructive feedback to co-workers

- Tolerance of Ambiguity – Working in fast-pace environment with evolving requirements

- Decision Making & Problem Solving – Able to review facts and weigh options using a systematic approach to solve problems

- Planning, Prioritizing & Goal Setting – Able to manage multiple projects; establish plan and use goals to guide actions; schedule people and tasks to complete projects

- Excellent Listening, Verbal & Written Communication skills

- Desire to work in a Team-based and Multi-cultural environment

- Customer-focused and Results-driven

- Achievement-oriented, Team-player and preference to build relationships

- Planning and Organization

- Problem solving and decision making

- Ability to influence peers and decision makers

- Ability to think outside the box and think strategically

- Emotionally mature, disciplined, keen cultural awareness and savvy at Cross-cultural communication

- Ability to define roles & responsibilities and develop project strategy & resource plan

- Ability to communicate effectively in English and one or more of the following languages: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Malay, Thai, Indonesian, Hindi, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian Job Selling Points

- An excellent opportunity to join Corning in a growing business and technologically advanced industry

- An open and diverse work environment in a global and multi-cultural organization

- Develop broad technical competency & capability for creating value

- Participate in the building of a strategic business through engineering and manufacturing in Asia & beyond

- A comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program Career Development Opportunities

- Abundant learning, challenges and development opportunities to stimulate technical, organizational, leadership and personal growth

- Additional technical, operational, project and engineering roles of progressive responsibility and/or leadership requirements may become available in the future depending on business need / growth, individual career interests, strengths and capabilities

 

Travel Requirements: 60~80% total consisting of domestic and international travel