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Sr. Mechanical Engineer

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Date: Jun 23, 2025

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 69319

The company built on breakthroughs.  
Join us. 

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.   

 How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.  

 At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.  

 Come break through with us. 

Position Purpose

Member of cross-functional engineering team that provides R&D labs and/or pilot operations with equipment support from concept generation and development, detail design / build, system integration through debug and start-up. Provides customer focused engineering service to the technical community within S&T. Work with engineering project teams that are responsible to deliver cost effective machine systems and services to Corning’s R&D facilities. Collaborate with project team members to solve mechanical engineering and equipment related problems and develop basic understanding of process and equipment design requirements. Define machine design specifications, develop mechanical design concepts, design and follow construction of equipment, and make appropriate engineering recommendations.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and 5 years of related experience
Fundamental understanding of mechanical design practices, equipment fabrication and assembly, and mechanical systems troubleshooting.
Ability to use experimentation to develop basic process knowledge, design prototype test systems, and perform proof of concept testing to validate design approach.
Basic familiarity with at least 2 of the following areas: electro-mechanical drive systems, fluid power, pneumatics, material handling, alignment, part sensing, high purity piping, gas and liquid delivery, and safety standards.
Skilled in 2-D and 3-D CAD (Solidworks) and good understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
Technical curiosity and ability to learn, develop, and advance technical skills in mechanical design, process equipment development, process gas delivery, mechanical services, and system integration.

Desired

Performance Excellence training.
Familiarity with early stage innovation projects.
Understand general financial concepts re: how budgets work, capital vs. expense, AR process, etc.
Ability to accurately estimate engineering, equipment, and labor costs for project work.

Responsibilities

Assist with proof of concept and prototype testing to validate design concepts.
Support the creation of construction drawings, installation drawings, and ensure that final drawing packages reflect as-built conditions and satisfy Corning drawing standards.
Collaborate with external machine builders, system integrators, and suppliers to specify and successfully deliver assigned areas of responsibility to overall project teams on-time, on-budget, and satisfy process performance measures.
Coordinate and direct the installation of machine systems and services.
Actively participate in system integration, debug, and start-up.
Assist with development of scope, schedule, and budget for project responsibilities.
Maintain records and track expenditures against allocated funds.
Estimate time required to accomplish tasks and monitor performance against schedules.
Report on project activities, status, and issues on a periodic basis to project & department leadership.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $82,203.00 - $113,030.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

A job that shapes a life. 

Corning offers you the total package. 

 Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one

 As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions. 
Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.
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.    
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 peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.

We 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. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.

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