Requisition Number: 78920
Corning is seeking a
Mechanical Design Engineer - Advanced Machine Systems to join our team at our R&D facility,
Sullivan Park, in Corning, NY. This is an
onsite role with up to
30% domestic and international travel for equipment installation, start-up, debug, and routine interaction with internal and external customers and suppliers.
This position supports the development of
prototype and next-generation process equipment that enables new products and new process capability across Corning's businesses. In this hands-on, cross-functional environment, you will work alongside mechanical, electrical, controls, research, development, manufacturing, and operations teams to turn early concepts into robust machine systems-helping bridge the space between an idea in the lab and equipment that can perform in a manufacturing setting.
Key Responsibilities- Design mechanical components, assemblies, fixtures, and process equipment including metrology and scanning systems using 3D CAD; SolidWorks.
- Support machine-system development from concept through design, build, installation, start-up, debug, and improvement.
- Apply engineering fundamentals, materials knowledge, fabrication methods, GD&T, and tolerance stack-ups to develop practical, reliable designs.
- Support proof-of-concept prototype development using internal lab resources.
- Partner with research, development, manufacturing, electrical, controls, and operations teams to solve equipment and process challenges.
- Work with suppliers, fabricators, machine builders, and system integrators on equipment design, build, and integration.
- Verify equipment builds and layouts against drawings and design intent; update drawings, schematics, and documentation as systems evolve.
- Prepare technical reports, progress updates, and presentations, and support safe equipment set-up and commissioning.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on product and/or machine design.
- 3-5 years of experience in machine design, product design, equipment development, or a related engineering field.
- Experience with 3D design software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Inventor.
- Experience with mechanical drawings, schematics, fabrication methods, and mechanical assemblies.
- Working knowledge of basic electrical engineering principles.
- Experience working with vendors on fabricated parts, assemblies, or integrated equipment systems.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with equipment installation, start-up, commissioning, and debug in a research or manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with automation, robotics, dispensing, material addition or removal, or related process technologies.
- Experience or interest in surface modeling, 3D scanning, metrology, reverse engineering, FEA, or CFD.
- Ability to work effectively through ambiguity, manage changing priorities, and take ownership of project work.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $83,134.00 - $114,310.00 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.
