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Staff Engineer, Forming Design

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Date: Jul 10, 2025

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 69406

 

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.  

Scope of Position

  • An excellent opportunity to develop in one of Corning Incorporated's key engineering organizations supporting the deployment of new, innovative and challenging technologies. 
  • Member of the team responsible for the detailed design of Forming equipment. This includes engineering and design support of new systems and improvements to existing processes. 
  • Support the full life cycle of mechanical systems from concept to implementation including conceptualization, designing, CAD modeling, development, and test/validation.
  • Conduct detailed analysis including structural, finite element analysis (FEA), thermal, heat transfer, stress, and manufacturability to properly specify designs.
  • Support equipment builds by creating and tracking scope of work documents, bills of material, and equipment orders. Support equipment checkouts at suppliers and equipment installation.  

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Lead equipment design projects involving multiple changes to existing technology and new technology leveraging other engineers and technicians in the group and in adjacent groups.
  • Work closely with equipment receivers and technical experts to understand project requirements and overall technology strategy.
  • Develop robust design concepts in CAD, including 2D drawings.
  • Perform engineering calculations and write engineering reports. 
  • Provide daily technical guidance to peers and more junior engineers. 
  • Evaluate the viability of incoming design requests.  
  • Actively participating in design reviews. 
  • Report trends, decisions, and test results to technical experts, supervision, and colleagues. 
  • Interact with domestic and international operation sites.
  • Travel Requirements: Up to 10% combined local, national and international

Experiences/Education - Required

  • BS, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent discipline and 8+ years of related experience; or Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience. 
  • Experience leading complex equipment design projects. 
  • Practical 3D CAD experience and proficiency, SolidWorks experience preferred 
  • Familiarity with mechanical and thermal analysis (SolidWorks Simulation preferred) 
  • Knowledge of standard machining processes 
  • Good project management skills 

Experiences/Education - Desired

  • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing proficiency 
  • 2D CAD proficiency, AutoCAD experience preferred 
  • Manufacturing plant experience 
  • Materials science experience 
  • Familiarity with metal and ceramic fabrication processes 
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

 

The range for this position is $93,991.00 - $129,238.00 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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