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Staff Engineer, Precision Engineering Technologies

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Date: Jun 20, 2025

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 69283

 

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.  



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.

Position Purpose

Focus will be the development of robust precision machine systems that provide significant competitive advantage to Corning’s businesses, and / or enable new products and product lines (prototype, and production capable machines).  

Requirements

  • Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Precision Engineering discipline (B.S. minimum) or related
  • 5+ years of engineering experience
  • Strong understanding of precision engineering principles
  • Experience in designing and building precision motion systems
  • Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, & Inventor)

  •  Must be available for significant travel, primarily domestic, to multiple locations to support business needs

Desired

  • Proficiency with metrology tools and techniques (e.g., CMM, laser interferometer)
  • Strong knowledge of precision machining techniques and materials.  
  • Innovative with strong technical curiosity
  • Track record of researching prior art and documenting Intellectual Property

Responsibilities

  • Interface with the R, D, E and M teams that are involved in the innovation and manufacture of new products and machine systems for any of Corning’s Businesses
  • Design and analysis of first generation /next generation products, machines, machine fixturing and machine components from a robustness of design perspective
  • Work with other project team members on solving difficult mechanical engineering related problems
  • Develop deep understanding of process requirements to influence equipment design functionality & performance
  • Integrate commercially available technologies and processes and effectively leverage external machine builders and system integrators
  • Utilize internal lab facilities and equipment to develop proof of concept prototypes
  • Work closely with multidisciplinary teams controls & process engineers, optical & glass scientists
  • Travel may be required during installation, debug, and start-up and for routine interaction with internal and external customers and suppliers

 

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

 

The range for this position is $94,161.00 - $129,472.00 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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