Mechanical Engineer

Corning is hiring a Mechanical Engineer in Corning, NY for an onsite role supporting the design, build, installation, and start-up of mechanical systems used in Corning’s manufacturing plants. Relocation assistance is available. Travel for this role averages around 50% depending on project phase and business need, with some periods higher and others lower. Travel is primarily domestic with some international travel required.

This position supports cross-functional project teams from concept generation and development through detailed design, build, system integration, and production start-up in manufacturing. The focus is on implementing robust, cost-effective mechanical systems in Corning’s manufacturing plants. This is a strong fit for an early-career mechanical engineer who enjoys hands-on project work, technical problem-solving, and working closely with internal teams, external engineering partners, equipment vendors, system integrators, and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assigned to engineering project teams responsible for delivering robust, cost-effective mechanical systems for Corning’s manufacturing plants and processes
• Work with project team members to solve difficult mechanical engineering and equipment-related problems, resolve project-related issues, and develop a basic understanding of process and equipment design requirements
• Focus on the design, debug, installation, and start-up of mechanical systems, while developing understanding in areas such as material selection, error budgets, tolerance analysis, component specification, process requirements, and machine functionality
• Assist with proof-of-concept and prototype testing to validate design concepts
• Work with external engineering firms, equipment vendors, system integrators, and suppliers to deliver assigned responsibilities on time, on budget, and in support of process performance requirements
• Support generation of fabrication drawings using 2D and 3D software packages, installation drawings, and final drawing packages that reflect as-built conditions and meet Corning drawing standards
• Actively participate in system integration, debug, installation, production start-up, and training of plant personnel
• Report project activities, status, and issues on a periodic basis to project and department leadership
• Execute project assignments in a team-based, highly matrixed environment with minimal supervision

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with 0 to 2 years of Mechanical Engineering experience
• High level of technical curiosity that enables unique solutions to technical challenges in the role, along with the interest and ability to learn, develop, and advance technical skills in mechanical design, process equipment development, and other mechanical systems
• Fundamental understanding of materials, process, and mechanical design to support the development of cost-effective mechanical systems
• Ability to use experimentation to develop basic process knowledge, design prototype test systems, and perform proof-of-principle testing to validate design approaches
• Familiarity with engineering principles in areas such as mechanical design, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, electro-mechanical drive systems, fluid power, pneumatics, robotics, material handling, alignment, part sensing, and safety standards
• Ability to effectively leverage and manage external engineering firms, equipment vendors, system integrators, and suppliers
• Demonstrated skills in 2D and 3D CAD, and other engineering software packages
• Ability to work in a team-based environment and contribute to a highly matrixed project team
• Self-starter able to satisfy objectives and timelines with minimal supervision
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Results-oriented with a high commitment level

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Entrepreneurial
• Forward looking
• Knowledge of glass and ceramic manufacturing
• Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD design software
• Experience with standard computer modeling and analysis software packages used in the design of mechanical systems