Drafting/CAD Technician

Requisition Number: 52942

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science. For more than 160 years, Corning has applied its unparalleled expertise in specialty glass, ceramics, and optical physics to develop products that have created new industries and transformed people’s lives.

Corning succeeds through sustained investment in R&D, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and close collaboration with customers to solve tough technology challenges.

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 a member of a global drafting department: manage the creation, revision, and storage of electronic drawing files (2D and 3D) for custom designed process equipment located in several Corning manufacturing locations – domestic and international. Ensure that all new drawings and revisions are technically accurate, follow existing drafting standards and accepted practices within the industry, and that all department processes are adhered to.

Support process equipment deployments by creating quote/build packages and assist in resolving drawing issues during fabrication, assembly, and installation activities. Assist engineers, technicians, and maintenance personnel in locating relevant process equipment drawings within the drawing database.

Supervise/lead a small team of contingent drafting/CAD employees on drafting assignments. May be asked to provide training to other drafting/CAD technicians.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete process equipment drawing packages and configuration lists. Specify components, detail parts, and create process equipment assemblies and layouts.
• Review drawing packages for standards compliance and generate redlines where applicable.
• Manage drawing revision and release processes within an electronic PDM system.
• Develop technical knowledge of processes and/or equipment platforms.
• Develop and use project plans and timelines to achieve project goals without sacrificing safety, intellectual property, or quality.
• Function as a team leader on focused projects.
• Create project plans that identify resources, tasks, costs, and accurate timelines.
• Train and coach new drafting/CAD technicians on standards, processes, and procedures.
• Troubleshoot process issues and oversee implementation of corrective actions.
• May be asked to participate in developing new standards, policies, or procedures to improve current processes.

Performance Metrics:

• Number of Change Orders completed on schedule
• Total Quality Performance
• Safety & Environmental Record

Experiences/Education:

• Required:
  • Associates Degree in technical field or strong drafting background and experience
  • Strong mechanical or electrical aptitude
  • 5 years of experience in drafting/CAD field
  • Basic Project Management skills
  • Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical, Autodesk Inventor, or Autodesk Vault Professional software
  
  

• Desired:
  • 3 years of engineering change process experience
  • Professional drafting certificate
  • Professional certification in Autodesk Inventor software
  
  

Competencies (knowledge, skills, and behaviors):

People:

• Listening
  • Actively listens to all input
  • Does not let pre-conceived ideas hinder ability to hear other input
  • Actively works to understand the position of others even when in disagreement
  • Acknowledges the input of others
• Patience
  • Recognizes and is tolerant of differences in people
  • Works to assure everyone is at the same point of understanding/agreement before moving forward
  • Takes the time necessary to assure everyone fully understands their role in the project or activity
• Informing
  • Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs
  • Provides individuals information so that they can make accurate decisions
  • Is timely with information

• Interpersonal Savvy
  • Relates well to all kinds of people – up, down, and sideways
  
  

Business:

• Action Oriented
  • Proactive about making things happen
  • Identifies opportunities for improvement or change and moves forward
  • Does not wait to be assigned tasks
  • Enjoys taking on new challenges
• Planning
  • Can accurately define set of steps needed to accomplish a goal
  • Can accurately assess sequence and duration of required tasks and establish realistic schedule
  • Able to define needed resources and skills required to complete required tasks
• Time Management
  • Concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities
  • Can attend to a broader range of activities
  
  

Function/Technical:

• Technical Curiosity
  • Displays interest and drive to understand technical problems
  • Safety, Health and Environmental Compliance
  • Assures and helps enforce that all safety procedures (i.e., Lock out/Tag out, PPE, Safety shoes, etc.) are followed at all times
  • Understands regulations applicable to area of expertise and works to ensure compliance
  • Seeks to identify and correct potential safety or environmental issues before they occur
  • Informs plant safety of serious potential hazards that are out of their scope
• Computer Literacy
  • Utilizes advanced skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel to analyze data and report
  • Utilizes computer applications (such as CAD) to more efficiently perform tasks
  
  

• Process/Product Knowledge
  • Thoroughly understands the machinery and the manufacturing process equipment, both upstream and downstream in the process
  • Has deep understanding of how different components, equipment, processes and systems work together
  
  

• Technical Writing
  • Documents results or procedures (experiment plan results, data analysis, lab documentation)
  • Writes key summaries
  • Uses appropriate grammar, spelling, and punctuation
  
  

Global Leadership competencies most pertinent to this role are:

• Communicate and Engage
  • Listens actively to promote understanding
  • Communicates with honesty, clarity, and directness
  • Encourages different views, ensuring the views of various cultural backgrounds are represented
  
  

This role does not support immigration sponsorship

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. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Nearest Major Market: Wilmington