Facilities Engineer III

Requisition Number: 72467

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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.

Role Purpose

As the Facilities Engineer III, you will:

• Lead and manage daily operational activities, including directing staff and vendors.
• Build and maintain strong tenant relationships.
• Oversee operational budgets and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Deliver proactive and reactive multi-skilled maintenance services to support operational efficiency.
• Develop and implement best practice strategies aligned with Corning’s business objectives.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise facilities associates and engineers.
• Maintain building infrastructure, drawings, and process systems, including but not limited to:
• HVAC systems
• Compressed air systems
• Chilled water systems
• Coordination of construction contractors
• Coordinate facility construction projects, including preparing Scope of Work documents, cost estimates, and appropriation requests.
• Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives within the facilities portfolio.
• Manage facilities projects, including team supervision, construction, implementation, training, and cost accounting.
  

Hours Of Work

• Generally 1st shift: Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Some overtime, weekend coverage, and on-call availability required.
• Night shift oversight included.
  
  

Required Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5 years with strong experience in manufacturing or technical military background
• Leadership - Frontline supervisory or team leader experience in a production or operational environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and projects to achieve measurable results.
• Familiarity with process improvement methodologies and operational systems.
• Experience with cost management and financial oversight.
• Knowledge of safety, health, and property maintenance fundamentals.
• Must be able to work in a team environment
  
  

What We Offer

• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities to lead impactful projects and drive operational efficiency.
• Career development within a globally recognized organization.
  
  

Ready to Join Us?

If you have the skills, experience, and passion to lead operational excellence, we want to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career with Corning Incorporated!

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $91,827.00 - $126,263.00 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.

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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 accommodations@corning.com .