Senior Manager, Facility Engineering

Corning Incorporated; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 169,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

Long-term incentives

401(k) matching

Pension plan

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in the United States seeks a Manager, Facility Engineering to lead strategic direction and long-term performance of facility infrastructure across multiple campuses. This role oversees Electrical & Controls, Facility Engineering, and HVAC teams while partnering with operations, EHS, finance, and capital management to align investments with business goals.

The position requires a BS in Engineering and 10+ years of leadership in facilities/infra; a MS and PE license are

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related technical field.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering/leadership in facilities or manufacturing.
• Experience leading managers and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to develop and execute long-range infrastructure strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and performance for facility infrastructure across campuses.
• Provide direction to Electrical & Controls, Facility Engineering, and HVAC teams.
• Develop and execute long-range infrastructure strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Establish engineering standards, governance, and technical stewardship.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's degree (desired)

PE license (desired)

Job description

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.

Requisition Number: 77818The 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. Corning’s Businesses Are Ever-evolving To Best Serve Our Customers, Industries, And Consumers. Today, We Accelerate And Transform Life Sciences, Mobile Consumer Electronics, Optical Communications, Display, Automotive, And Solar Markets. We Are Changing The World With

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose

The Manager, Facility Engineering is a senior engineering leader responsible for the strategic direction, technical stewardship, and long-term performance of facility infrastructure and building systems across the Workplace Services portfolio. This role leads multiple engineering disciplines and is accountable for infrastructure strategy, asset reliability, engineering standards, and organizational capability across multiple campuses and buildings. Reporting within Facility Operations, Engineering & Capital Management, the Manager provides leadership to the Electrical & Controls, Facility Engineering, and HVAC Engineering teams while partnering with business, divisional, operations, EHS, finance, and capital management leaders to align infrastructure investments with business objectives. The successful candidate will bring broad engineering and leadership experience, demonstrated success leading managers, and the ability to influence strategic decisions across a complex, matrixed environment. Experience spanning multiple divisions, facilities, technologies, or manufacturing environments is strongly desired.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning, performance, and continuous improvement of facility infrastructure and building systems across multiple campuses and facilities.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Electrical & Controls, Facility Engineering, and HVAC Engineering teams.
• Develop and execute long-range infrastructure strategies that align with business priorities, operational requirements, and capital planning objectives.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, governance, and technical stewardship to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
• Drive asset reliability and lifecycle planning initiatives to optimize infrastructure performance and long-term value.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders, including operations, EHS, finance, capital management, and business leaders, to prioritize investments and ensure alignment with enterprise goals.
• Influence strategic decision-making across a complex, matrixed environment by providing engineering expertise, business insight, and organizational leadership.
• Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and leadership coaching across engineering teams.
• Lead or support transformation initiatives, engineering standardization efforts, and enterprise-wide improvement programs.
• Balance near-term operational needs with long-term business growth, infrastructure resilience, and future readiness.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive engineering and leadership experience in facilities, infrastructure, manufacturing, technical operations, or related environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading managers and multi-disciplinary engineering organizations.
• Proven ability to develop and execute long-range strategies aligned with business objectives.

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Business, or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or other relevant technical certification.
• Experience across multiple divisions, businesses, technologies, manufacturing facilities, research environments, or corporate infrastructure organizations.
• Demonstrated success leading engineering strategies and roadmaps supporting long-term business growth.
• Experience leading organizational transformation, engineering standardization, or enterprise-wide improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of strategic business planning, portfolio management, and infrastructure governance processes.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $169,173.00 - $232,613.00 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.