Facility Manager

ROLE PURPOSE

Corning's Photonics Connectivity Solutions (PCS) business is seeking a Facility Manager responsible for laboratory and office space selection, site setup, facility operations, and compliance with environmental, safety, and physical building restrictions. Working with a global team of engineers will require flexibility.

* Coordinate physical setup of office and laboratory spaces, including space partitioning, budget estimation, security integration, and readiness planning
* Evaluate building structural specifications, including floor loading, vibration-free standards, utilities, cleanroom needs, and equipment installation constraints
* Manage environmental and safety compliance, including chemical handling procedures, waste management, cleanroom access, and laboratory safety controls
* Liaise with building administration, existing Corning facility resources, local site teams, and external contractors
* Support integration of administrative and facilities resources from existing local groups where appropriate

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Track facility readiness actions, risks, permits, layout updates, and budget assumptions
* Coordinate with Process and Equipment teams on tool installation requirements, utilities, exhaust, floor stability, and layout
* Support safety reviews, EHS procedure development, and emergency response readiness
* Maintain lab and office operating procedures, access controls, and service schedules
* Coordinate contractor, vendor, and building administration activities

EXPERIENCES/EDUCATION - REQUIRED

* B.S., M.S. in Engineering, or relevant field with lab setup
* 8+ years of experience in facility management, laboratory setup, cleanroom setup, manufacturing site operations, EHS(Environment, Health, and Safety), or engineering project execution
* Experience coordinating equipment installation, utilities, cleanroom/lab setup, contractor work, and building administration
* Knowledge of EHS requirements, chemical handling, waste management, access control, and facility operating procedures
* Strong planning, vendor coordination, documentation, and cross-functional communication skills
* Work closely with local Science Park facilities partners

EXPERIENCES/EDUCATION - DESIRED

* Experience supporting laboratory, engineering facility, or pilot-line operations
* Familiarity with facility planning and management
* Knowledge of EHS requirements, laboratory safety practices, facility compliance programs, physical security, and access control systems
* Experience managing facility-related vendors, service providers, budgets, renovation projects, and space expansion activities in a technology environment

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