Requisition Number: 79449
Role SummaryWe are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide hands-on engineering support for equipment construction, installation, debugging, and startup at both domestic and international locations. This role plays a key part in overseeing internal teams and contract personnel during installation and conversion projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution.
- Wilmington, NC or Concord, NC
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute project plans with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and protection of intellectual property.
- Improve mechanical installation practices to enhance efficiency and reduce timelines.
- Perform hands-on troubleshooting and provide direction to technicians.
- Train personnel on installation methods, procedures, and equipment modifications.
- Ensure required materials to support project execution including redesign, procurement, tracking, expediting and documentation.
Required Education & Skills- Bachelor's or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- At least 2 - 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Skilled in hands-on work with mechanical tools and measurement equipment.
- Strong teamwork, adaptability, and a commitment to safety.
- Solid understanding of mechanical systems, piping/P&IDs, drive trains, and pneumatic/electromechanical actuators. Ability to interpret engineering requirements and translate them into equipment designs and schematics.
Desired Skills- Experience using AutoCAD®, Inventor, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project.
- Background in manufacturing or construction environments.
- Strong communication, presentation, and project management capabilities.
- Experience in optical fiber manufacturing is a plus.
Travel Requirements- 75% - Typical travel can range from a few days to a few weeks during the project initiation phase. During the deployment phase of the project, travel may be full-time.
- Travel will be required to Corning Optical Fiber and Cable Manufacturing sites in North Carolina and potentially international.
Hours of Work/Work Schedule- 40 hours+ M-F, adjusted hours and weekends may be required based on where the project is in the project life cycle.
- This position overtime exempt.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $80,984.00 - $111,353.00 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.
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, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
- 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.
