MES System Engineer

Corning Incorporated; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 78,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses and long-term incentives

Company-paid pension

401(k) matching contributions

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a seasoned software professional to manage, modify, and develop computer systems for manufacturing optical fiber. You will work with a team of engineers on MES implementation, lead and mentor junior developers, participate in capital projects, and provide occasional after-hours on-call support.

The role emphasizes collaboration with IT and manufacturing teams to optimize processes and support Corning's optical fiber objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering; or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Object-Oriented design and development using languages such as C#, VB.Net, Java.
• Proficient in programming skills including C#, VB.Net, SQL, Camstar, Git.

Responsibilities

• Work with engineers to develop and support MES implementation across the optical fiber division.
• Demonstrate leadership by mentoring junior developers and fostering their technical growth.
• Participate in capital projects.
• Some after hours, on-call support may be needed.

Skills

Object-Oriented design

C#

VB.Net

Java

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE

Tools

Camstar

Git

Azure DevOps

GitLab

Job description

Requisition Number: 78157

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.

The global Information Technology (IT) Function is leading efforts to align IT and Business Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated information integration technologies. Through these efforts, IT helps to improve the competitive position of Corning's businesses through IT enabled processes. IT also delivers Information Technology applications, infrastructure, and project services in a cost efficient manner to Corning worldwide.

Role Purpose

This position will work with other team members to manage, modify, and develop computer systems required to manufacture optical fiber. The position will also participate in or occasionally lead projects to meet the optical fiber division’s objectives, drive cost reduction efforts, and participate in capacity expansion efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Work hand in hand with a team of engineers to develop and provide support for our Manufacturing Execution System (MES) implementation, encompassing software to server assistance across the optical fiber division.
• Demonstrate leadership by mentoring junior developers, fostering their technical skills and knowledge, and encouraging professional growth.
• Participate in capital projects.
• Some after hours, on-call support may be needed.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering; or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Object-Oriented design and development using languages such as C#, VB.Net, Java, etc.
• Proficient in computer programming skills including C#, VB.Net, SQL, Camstar, Git.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with .NET, either C# or VB.Net.
• Experience with Windows Server and IIS administration.
• Familiarity with Git and Azure Dev Ops/Git Lab.
• Experience with Camstar.
• Proven capability or experience in integrating MES into manufacturing processes.
• Experience in production support within a manufacturing environment.
• Exceptional problem-solving and debugging skills with a keen ability to discern the underlying needs in requests.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $78,062.00 - $107,335.00 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.

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail].