Machine Design Engineer - Precision Systems

Requisition Number: 78124

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Corning's Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering division (MTE) is recognized as the leader in engineering excellence & innovative manufacturing technologies by providing diverse skills to Corning’s existing & emerging businesses.

We anticipate & provide timely, valued, leading edge manufacturing technologies and engineering expertise.  We partner with Corning’s businesses and the Science & Technology division. Together we create and sustain Corning’s manufacturing as a differential advantage.

Corning is hiring two Machine Design Engineer – Precision Systems roles to join the Science & Technology organization at Sullivan Park in Corning, New York. As Corning’s flagship research and development campus, Sullivan Park is where scientists and engineers work together to turn new ideas into advanced products, manufacturing processes, and enabling technologies across optical communications, specialty materials, environmental technologies, and other high-impact applications.

In this role, you will help design and develop the custom precision machines, tooling, fixturing, and motion-enabled mechanical systems that Corning uses to create, test, refine, and scale new products and manufacturing processes. This is a strong opportunity for an engineer with experience in precision mechanical systems, machine design, automation equipment, mechatronics, or related hardware environments who can apply sound engineering judgment to solve difficult technical problems and help move complex ideas from concept through prototype and toward production-capable implementation.

These opportunities may be filled at different levels based on the selected candidate’s education, experience, technical depth, and demonstrated impact.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop custom precision machines, tooling, fixturing, and mechanical subsystems used in product and process development
• Create robust mechanical solutions for first-generation and next-generation equipment supporting new products and manufacturing capabilities
• Translate process requirements into practical equipment designs, performance requirements, and system functionality
• Solve engineering challenges involving precision motion, alignment, tolerance control, machine robustness, fabrication, assembly, and system integration
• Work across proof-of-concept prototypes, internal development platforms, and production-capable machine systems
• Integrate commercially available technologies, components, and processes into custom machine solutions
• Partner with Research, Development, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams, along with controls engineers, process engineers, optical scientists, and glass scientists
• Use engineering analysis, experimentation, prototyping, and hands-on problem-solving to reduce technical risk and improve equipment performance
• Support installation, debug, start-up, and transfer activities with internal teams, suppliers, and external machine builders or system integrators

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Precision Engineering, or a related engineering field
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Experience designing and developing complex mechanical systems, machines, tooling, or fixturing
• Experience with machine design, advanced equipment development, or automation systems
• Proficiency with computer-aided design tools such as SolidWorks or Inventor
• Strong mechanical problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary technical teams
• Willingness to travel as needed to support project and business needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Precision Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience; 15+ years preferred for higher-level scope
• 3–5+ years of experience in precision engineering
• Experience designing and building precision motion systems
• Experience with metrology tools such as coordinate measuring machines or laser interferometers
• Knowledge of precision machining methods, materials, and fabrication considerations
• Experience supporting prototype and production-capable machine systems
• Experience researching prior art and documenting intellectual property

The range for this position is $95,000 - $151,000 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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  Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

  • Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
  • As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
  • Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.  
  • Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions. 
   

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Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.