Engineering Project Technician

Requisition Number: 72306

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As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning's Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.

Scope of Position:

In this role, you will support and/or lead a variety of engineering projects at Oneonta's Life Science manufacturing facility. Projects may include cost reduction initiatives, compliance upgrades, equipment & process upgrades, and deployment of new products. You will closely collaborate with the engineering, operations, and quality teams to ensure project success, with strong emphasis on developing and maintaining thorough and accurate documentation throughout all phases of project execution.

This role offers dynamic opportunities to work across multiple types of projects, contributing to process improvements, lean initiatives, and compliance upgrades. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, adaptable, and eager to drive process improvement initiatives that align with the facility's operational and business goals.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

* Create, update, and maintain detailed technical documentation, including SOPs, workplace layouts, JSAs, change controls, and training materials to support engineering projects and initiatives.

* Facilitate and support change management processes, ensuring thorough and systematic implementation of product and process modifications to meet quality standards.

* Lead efforts related to new product introduction and regulatory upgrades, ensuring successful integration into manufacturing processes and compliance with standards

* Collaborate with project teams for experiment and validation testing, analyzing data, and preparing clear reports with actionable recommendations.

* You will take ownership of project tasks, driving collaboration and alignment across stakeholders to ensure seamless communication and timely execution of initiatives.

* Track project milestones and production targets, supporting project management efforts to ensure successful execution of deliverables.

Work Schedule:

* Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm; 40+ hours weekly

* Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines or critical milestones

* This is an on-site position

Education & Experience:

* Associates degree (2-year) preferred

* 3+ years of experience in technical writing or change management

* Experience in technical or manufacturing environments a strong bonus

Required Skills:

* Strong technical writing skills to produce detailed and accurate documentation, including SOPs, change controls, and training materials.

* Knowledge of quality management system and ability to support change management processes in a thorough and systematic manner.

* Technical aptitude conducive to interpreting product design requirements and facilitating change management for production implementation.

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

* Effective collaboration and communication skills to work cross functionally with production, engineering, commercial, quality and other departments.

* Flexibility to work within a dynamic team and provide training to others.

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