Senior Maintenance Engineer

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications.

The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Corning Incorporated is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Maintenance Engineer to support and enhance the reliability of industrial machinery and facility systems across our operations. This role is vital to ensuring continuous, efficient operations in a 24/7 production environment by applying advanced technical expertise to maintain and improve performance of critical assets. As a Senior Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in driving reliability initiatives, minimizing downtime, and optimizing operational efficiency.

You will focus on developing and implementing preventive maintenance strategies, conducting detailed troubleshooting and root cause analyses, and improving equipment performance through data-driven insights. Your work will contribute to the long-term stability of our manufacturing systems and facilities by reducing Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) and improving Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).

You will work closely with maintenance technicians, acting as a technical expert and providing guidance on complex repairs and maintenance processes. Additionally, you will analyze equipment performance data, identify areas for improvement, and recommend cutting-edge solutions to enhance operational reliability.

• Drive the continued development and implementation of maintenance strategies that align with the overall business objectives of Corning Incorporated, ensuring operational efficiency and reliability.
• Take ownership of uptime performance enhancements for all assets, ensuring sustained reliability and improved operational functionality.
• Review and analyze the structure of maintenance, repair, and operations for facilities, production equipment, and grounds, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations while driving improvements in daily efficiencies.
• Utilize and manage CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) software, specifically Maximo, adhering to corporate standards while implementing site‑specific improvements.
• Conduct regular inspections and assessments of machinery, facilities, and buildings to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure optimal functionality and reliability.
• Develop and implement sustainability initiatives and energy efficiency programs to reduce environmental impacts while enhancing operational performance.
• Maintain and enhance corporate standard performance measures to optimize uptimes for all assets, including facilities and manufacturing systems:
• MTTR – Mean Time to Repair
• MTBF – Mean Time Between Failure
• PM Compliance – Preventive Maintenance adherence
• Ratio of Planned Work vs Reactive Work
• Asset Uptime
• Setting up and tracking asset health through various historians

• Bachelor’s degree in…