Requisition Number: 79229
Role PurposeThe Mechanical Engineer III provides experienced, hands-on engineering leadership for manufacturing equipment and operations within a solar wafer production environment. This role owns complex equipment troubleshooting, reliability and maintenance improvements, root cause investigations, technical documentation, and equipment-related projects from problem identification through implementation. The engineer independently resolves complex equipment issues, drives sustainable corrective actions, improves equipment reliability, performance, and uptime, and serves as a technical resource for maintenance and operations teams.
Key Responsibilities- Provide hands-on troubleshooting and engineering support for plant equipment and manufacturing operations
- Identify root causes of equipment issues and implement corrective actions that improve safety, reliability, and performance
- Lead equipment reliability and continuous improvement efforts to reduce downtime and improve long-term equipment performance
- Manage spare parts strategies and strengthen preventive maintenance programs to support equipment readiness and maintenance effectiveness
- Maintain and improve CMMS content, PM tasks, and equipment history to support effective maintenance execution
- Own equipment-related technical documentation, including drawings, manuals, and maintenance procedures
- Ensure equipment-related work supports plant safety requirements, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) expectations and safe work practices
- Partner with maintenance, production, quality, and other engineering functions to resolve issues and drive sustainable equipment improvements
- Execute equipment-related projects including new equipment installation, upgrades, modifications, and startup support
- Support project execution through scope development, vendor coordination, installation planning, technical review, and implementation
Work Hours- Standard Hours (Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm)
- Managing a 24/7 plant structure, so occasional support when needed.
Education/Experience- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field
- 7+ years of manufacturing, plant engineering, or equipment engineering experience
Required Skills- Strong hands-on troubleshooting ability in a manufacturing or plant environment
- Experience improving equipment reliability, maintainability, and operational performance
- Experience with CMMS systems, preventive maintenance practices, and maintenance-related documentation
- Experience with spare parts management, technical documentation, and equipment standards
- Familiarity with lockout/tagout (LOTO), machine safety expectations, and safe execution of equipment-related work
- Strong root cause problem-solving skills with the ability to move from issue identification to implementation
- Experience executing equipment-related projects such as installations, upgrades, and modifications
- Proficiency with CAD tools for equipment-related drawings and modifications
Desired Skills and Education- Experience supporting equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment
- Experience supporting equipment used in solar wafer manufacturing or similar industrial processes
Soft Skills- Hands-on and action-oriented
- Self-motivated with strong follow-through
- Comfortable balancing urgent plant support with longer-term project work
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- High level of accountability and commitment
- Ability to delegate and direct cross functional team
This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $95,227.00 - $130,938.00 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.