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Staff Engineer, Thermal Equipment Design

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Date: Oct 22, 2025

Location: Painted Post, NY, US, 14870

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 71404

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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.  

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Purpose

Thermal Equipment Design provides comprehensive design and engineering for Corning’s specialized processes. Thermal equipment creates the process environment for material transformation and phase change. In this position you will provide the leadership to plan / scope, coordinate and control complex projects related to design for melting, forming, heat treating, batching, and related process services. You will act as the lead on one or more projects and provide technical leadership on thermal equipment related projects.

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership on one or more projects. Primary technical leadership on thermal equipment projects
Propose, plan (scope), and implement projects requiring engineering analysis
Comprehend and apply sound engineering principles in the design of thermally functioning process equipment
Application of engineering principles primarily in the fields of mechanical design, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics. Use of numerical and physical modeling
Collaboration with scientists and process experts as part of the engineering process
Collaboration with manufacturing operations to further define and receive new and modified process equipment
Recommend/implement improvements to mechanical equipment
Equipment installation supervision and on-site commissioning as required
Coordinate with project managers and other team members to meet project goals
Effectively communicate plans, progress, and problems to all concerned parties
Develop and update engineering documentation
Must be available for significant travel, primarily domestic, to multiple locations to support business needs. International travel could be required as well

Required Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering. Chemical may be considered
Minimum 5 years of project, engineering, and design experience
Experience working in manufacturing or industrial environments
Strong technical fundamentals with thermal equipment

Desired Experiences

Knowledge of modeling for flow, thermal, and structural analysis, etc.
Experience with Solid Works, AutoCAD, Fluent, ANSYS, COMSOL, GOMA, etc.

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.

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 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.

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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