Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Corning · Hemlock, MI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $59k–$81k
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Corning (industrial) in Hemlock, MI. Support day to day equipment and process issues, identify and implement solutions to enhance the uptime of production and facilities equipment.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Root cause, SPC
- Base pay
- $59k–$81k
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Michigan: typical posted base $81k–$166k. This one lists $59k–$81k.
Median of the low and high ends of 28 live postings that list pay, out of 83 manufacturing engineer openings in Michigan, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Michigan plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 82 other live manufacturing postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- About 43% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $81k–$166k, from 27 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- New product launch 61%
- Tooling 47%
- Lean 40%
- FMEA 33%
- ✓ Root cause 30%
- ✓ Team leadership 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SPC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Corning in Hemlock
7 other open roles at this site.
- Millwright / Pump Technician · Reliability · Technician
- Sr. Mechanical Facilities Engineer · Reliability · Senior
- Process Engineer II · Process
- Pulling Process Engineer II · Process
- Maintenance Technician · Reliability · Technician
- Process Engineer III · Process · Senior
Full description from CorningAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Support day to day equipment and process issues, identify and implement solutions to enhance the uptime of production and facilities equipment.
- ◆Provide technical support for the evolution from reactive to proactive maintenance, which will lead to productivity improvement and a reduced maintenance cost/case
- ◆Assist in diagnostics, repairs and rebuilds of machines; partner with engineering or others on non-routine repairs and defect handling solutions.
- ◆Lead execution of work specified during planned maintenance (preventative, corrective, predictive, improvement) window including coordination of required parts, personnel, and communication of start-up activities.
- ◆Utilize root cause analysis though process to ensure sustainability of corrective actions and/or improvements to drive asset uptime.
- ◆Utilize the continuous improvement mindset and tools to actively participate in identifying and correcting opportunities.
- ◆Supports plant production needs and priorities to achieve plant goals.
- ◆Facilitate, attend and participate in team meetings and programs.
Required Education
- ✓Minimum of a 2-year degree in a technical discipline; engineering preferred.
- ✓2+ years of experience in Engineering/Manufacturing environment performing the maintenance, repair and upkeep of industrial machines and/or equipment.
Required Skills & Experience
- ✓0-3 years’ experience in engineering or manufacturing environment
- ✓Demonstrated effectiveness at technical problem-solving and decision-making
- ✓Experience in developing and delivering technical projects or process improvements into manufacturing
- ✓Strong work ethic and desire to exceed expectations
- ✓Ability to work in a team-based environment
- ✓Communication skills, both written and oral
- ✓Ability to use data to drive to solutions
- ✓Strong drive to succeed and implement solutions
- ✓Technically curious, self-motivated and be able to work with minimal supervision
Desired Skills & Experience
- ✓Demonstrated results developing and delivering step change innovations to manufacturing
- ✓Experience with measurement, characterization, or ceramics processing technologies
- ✓Skills and experience with statistical process control
- ✓Experience with application of 6-Sigma methods, KT, and MEE
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Requisition Number: 77455
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Role Purpose
The Manufacturing Engineering Technician (MET) supports the Hemlock Wafer Plant Manufacturing Finishing Department by improving equipment reliability, production uptime, and operational performance in a safe manufacturing environment. Working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development teams, this role troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, performs root cause analysis, and implements solutions that improve equipment performance and process efficiency.
The MET serves as a hands-on technical resource, driving preventive and corrective maintenance activities, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and helping develop sustainable solutions that maximize asset uptime. This position also assists in training and coaching employees on equipment maintenance and troubleshooting while fostering a strong culture of safety, teamwork, and operational excellence
Hours of Work
- •Ability to work 12-hour (2-3-2 rotating) shift schedule.
- •Occasional off-shift, weekend, and overtime work may be required to support manufacturing operations.
Soft Skills
- •Strong sense of ownership and accountability for equipment performance, safety, and operational results.
- •Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- •Excellent troubleshooting and critical-thinking skills with a data-driven approach to problem solving.
- •Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- •Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for learning, innovation, and equipment reliability.
- •Flexible and adaptable in supporting changing production priorities, maintenance activities, and operational needs.
- •Committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $59,029.00 - $81,165.00 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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