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