Equipment & Facilities Engineering Manager

Date:
Mar 2, 2026

Location:

Phoenix, AZ, US, 85353

Company:
Corning

Requisition Number: 73566

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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, and automotive 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

The Equipment & Facilities Engineering Manager leads the plant’s engineering and maintenance organizations to support manufacturing operations, optimize equipment performance, and maintain critical facilities and utility systems in a solar module manufacturing environment. This leader ensures compliance with engineering best practices, oversees capital and project execution, and develops technical talent. The role drives long‑term planning, continuous improvement, and cross‑functional alignment to achieve plant objectives and business goals.

• Lead and develop engineering teams to improve equipment performance, reliability, and overall plant capability while ensuring cost efficiency and quality.
• Manage full equipment lifecycle, including inventory control, maintenance records, inspections, troubleshooting, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Establish and enforce policies and change control standards for efficient and safe equipment operation.
• Lead diagnostic and root‑cause analysis efforts to resolve technical issues and prevent recurrence.
• Plan, schedule, and oversee facilities and utilities maintenance activities to minimize downtime and maintain reliable operation of manufacturing systems.
• Oversee plant facility systems including HVAC, plant air, PWC, abatement, lighting, and utilities, ensuring all meet operational and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate specialized facilities or equipment maintenance with external contractors when required.
• Lead capital planning and procurement for new and replacement equipment, including vendor engagement, justification development, and alignment to budget.
• Manage maintenance budgets including labor, spare parts, equipment, and tooling.
• Analyze equipment and facility performance data to identify improvement opportunities and implement changes that enhance reliability, uptime, and operational efficiency.
• Mentor and develop engineering and maintenance talent on technical problem‑solving and scientific methods for root cause analysis.
• Champion continuous improvement practices and drive adoption of manufacturing excellence tools and methodologies.

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline is required.
• 8–10 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 5 years in production operations.
• Minimum 2 years of second‑level leadership responsibility.
• Experience in operations and/or engineering with progressive responsibility.
• Proven track record of technical accomplishments such as performance improvements, capability gains, or reliability advancements.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results through project leadership and organizational influence.
• In‑depth…