Job Title:
Engineering Administrative Assistant
Company: Corning Incorporated
Location: Canton, NY
Created: 2026-03-04
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
This job posting is for a contingent resource on assignment with Corning Incorporated. This position could provide you with an opportunity to help Corning push the boundaries of technology while enjoying the benefits of working for Magnit. Magnit is a leading, global professional services and technology company and a certified "Great Place to Work" Magnit has been a leader in contingent workforce management since 1991 and work with leading Fortune 500 companies and other large organizations across the world.Job Title: Engineering Administrative AssistantPosition Details: 100% onsite at 334 County Route 16; Canton, NY 13617. Work Schedule/Hours: M-F, 8 am - 5 pm (Some OT possible - as approved on an occasional basis). Interview Process: 2 Rounds. First round will be phone screen & second round will be onsite panel interview. Contract Duration: One year expected with possibility of extension based on business demand. Responsibilities: Maintain project spend by entering and updating all capital and expense portfolio data into database, request project charge numbers and support budget tracking in coordination with Finance. Prepare, analyze, and distribute monthly project spend, labor, and SAP based reports for capital and expense projects. Track and update engineering, departmental, and operational metrics, including one pager metrics, divisional vital fews, and routine reporting. Manage experimental parts tracking and assist process engineers with quoting activities. Coordinate purchasing requests, receipts, documentation, and contractor related materials. Own logistics and coordination for recurring engineering and plant meetings (including the daily 10:00 a.m. plant project meeting); prepare agendas, consolidate slide decks, capture meeting notes, distribute action items, and follow up on commitments. Schedule meetings, conference rooms, vendor and visitor visits, and maintain shared calendars, distribution lists, and recurring meeting series. Organize onboarding for new employees, contractors, and interns, including materials, access requests, and system setup coordination. Route and track access requests, IT tickets, facilities service tickets, and other service requests for team members. Coordinate on site trainings, seminars, and external travel or training logistics, including registrations, documentation, and itineraries. Manage shared inboxes, collaboration platforms (e.g., Teams, SharePoint), and shared folders with standardized naming and version control. Maintain and update SOPs, templates, checklists, and controlled documents in accordance with plant documentation workflows, support audit preparation and documentation readiness. Track deadlines for project documentation, presentations, OneFile submissions, and extension requests; send reminders and follow up with owners. Draft and distribute routine communications, reminders, and coordination emails on behalf of the engineering team. Handle miscellaneous administrative and coordination tasks that reduce non-technical workload for engineers. Required Experience: HS Diploma or GED Minimum. 2+ years of previous experience as an Administrative Assistant. Highly proficient with Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook. Collaborate with key stakeholders to complete assigned tasks. Experience with scheduling tools, navigating stakeholder and location availability. Desired Skills: Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously. Exceptional attention to detail in data entry, documentation, scheduling, and reporting. Ability to anticipate needs, follow up on open items, and independently resolve routine issues. Professional written and verbal communication skills for interacting with engineers, leadership, vendors, and cross functional teams. Pay Transparency: This is the pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay someone for this position is $16.05/hour - $20.11/hour . Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (provided minimum eligibility hours are met). QUALIFICATION/ LICENSURE : Work Authorization : Green Card, US Citizen Preferred years of experience : 2+ Years Travel Required : No travel required Shift timings: Work Schedule/Hours: M-F, 8 am - 5 pm (Some OT possible - as approved on an occasional basis). Job LocationCanton, New York (On-Site)PayUSD 16.05 - USD 20.11 Per HourContract Duration12 month(s)ApplyWe 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.