Fixture and Equipment Design Engineer
Apply now »Date: May 7, 2025
Location: Reynosa, TAM, MX, 88730
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 68469
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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
The scope of this position is to solve medium to high design, engineering related problems. Participate in executing plans for New Products Introduction designs across OCS locations. The individual will have the opportunity to be a member of cross-functional project sub-teams, on early innovation stage projects, from concept generation, through technology development, detail design/build, and start-up in manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop mechanical solutions and process changes to control and eliminate manufacturing issues.
- Perform conceptual and detailed design of machines, products and systems using 3D CAD and simulation modules.
- Work with other project team members on solving mechanical engineering related problems, project related issues, and general process engineering and process understanding.
- Provide engineering-level support to manufacturing operation and automation projects.
- Develop and update engineering and operations documentation.
- Interface with outside suppliers on specifying and procuring various precision products, fixtures, and machine components to support the projects they are involved in.
- Ensure results meet the customer’s requirements and standards.
- Detailing of mechanical parts/assemblies as well as generate and help drawings life cycle management for new or existing fixtures and tools.
- Help plan and participate in the training of personnel and production associates receiving equipment & process deployed by the project.
Experiences/Education - Required
- Mechatronic or Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience
- 50% English
Experiences/Education - Desired
- Experience in mechanical design for process improvement fixtures
- Understanding of engineering fundamentals
- Ability to integrate commercially available technologies, components, and processes into robust process manufacturing solutions.
- Experience with 3D CAD modeling (Solidworks and CREO preferred).
- Able to manage multiple designs
- Innovative and technically curious
- Problem solving and decision making
- Results oriented
- Communicates effectively in various settings to provide and present necessary information.
Corning Puts YOU First!
We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.
- Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
- Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.
- Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.
- Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.
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.