Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in materials science, with a 170+ year track record of life-changing inventions. Corning applies its unparalleled expertise in glass science, ceramics science, and optical physics along with its deep manufacturing and engineering capabilities to develop category-defining products that transform industries and enhance people's lives. Corning succeeds through sustained investment in RD&E, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and deep, trust-based relationships with customers who are global leaders in their industries. 

Corning's capabilities are versatile and synergistic, which allows the company to evolve to meet changing market needs, while also helping our customers capture new opportunities in dynamic industries. Today, Corning's markets include optical communications, mobile consumer electronics, display technology, automotive, and life sciences vessels. Corning's industry-leading products include damage-resistant cover glass for mobile devices; precision glass for advanced displays; optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions for state-of-the-art communications networks; trusted products to accelerate drug discovery and delivery; and clean-air technologies for cars and trucks.

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Industry: Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

Corning Incorporated

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Requisition Number: 75184

**The company built on breakthroughs.   Join us.**

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.

Come break through with us.

Corning’s Businesses Are Ever-evolving To Best Serve Our Customers, Industries, And Consumers. Today, We Accelerate And Transform Life Sciences, Mobile Consumer Electronics, Optical Communications, Display, Automotive, And Solar Markets. We Are Changing The World With

-  Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives

-  Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected

-  Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light

-  Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences

-  Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

-  Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

**Role Purpose**

Design and develop mechanical systems that transition advanced technologies from R&D into scalable, production-ready manufacturing. This role converts early-stage concepts into robust mechanical designs — including precision components, assemblies, automation systems, tooling, fixtures, and custom capital equipment — that perform reliably in high-volume production environments. Work spans the full design lifecycle, from concept development and prototyping through pilot builds, NPI, technology transfer, and full manufacturing deployment.

**Key Responsibilities**

-  Design precision mechanical components, assemblies, and subsystems for advanced manufacturing equipment, including automation systems, custom capital equipment, tooling, fixtures, precision mechanisms, and high-throughput production systems.

-  Apply DFM and DFA principles to ensure designs are robust, serviceable, cost-effective, and scalable from concept through manufacturing deployment.

-  Collaborate with mechanical, process, controls, manufacturing, and quality teams to deliver integrated solutions that meet functional, quality, and production requirements.

-  Support technology transfer and production scale-up, moving designs from R&D and pilot environments into reliable volume manufacturing.

-  Perform tolerance stack-up analysis, apply GD&T, and select materials to ensure design integrity across machined parts, sheet metal, weldments, and precision assemblies.

-  Partner with contract manufacturers, machine shops, fabrication suppliers, and external integrators to improve manufacturability and cost; participate in RFQs and supplier qualification.

-  Contribute to FMEA, design reviews, verification, and validation as systems move from development into production.

-  Manage design documentation, BOMs, revisions, and ECO/ECR processes in PDM/PLM systems such as Windchill, Teamcenter, or equivalent.

-  Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, design iteration, and continuous improvement as production systems are deployed and optimized.

**Required Education and Experience**

-  Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

-  5+ years of applied mechanical design experience in manufacturing, automation, industrial equipment, or capital equipment environments.

-  Strong hands-on experience designing mechanisms, structural assemblies, and precision components intended for production use, not just prototypes or one-off builds.

-  Demonstrated experience supporting technology transfer, NPI, production scale-up, and production readiness from R&D or pilot environments.

-  Proficiency in 3D CAD and detailed engineering drawings using SolidWorks, PTC Creo, Siemens NX, Autodesk Inventor, or equivalent.

-  Ability to work cross-functionally with mechanical, process, controls, manufacturing, and quality teams to deliver production-ready solutions.

-  Experience managing design documentation in PDM/PLM systems and through ECO/ECR change processes.

-  Comfort working in dynamic, iterative environments using stage-gate, agile, or similar development processes.

-  ~50% domestic travel to Corning manufacturing and development sites along with 3rd party suppliers and machine builders. Travel % and location is project dependent with higher and lower travel periods corresponding with the phases/milestones of the project.

**Preferred Experience**

-  8+ years of applied mechanical design experience in manufacturing, automation, or industrial equipment; candidates with advanced degrees (MS/PhD) may be considered with fewer years.

-  MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

-  Strong expertise in GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and Design for Reliability.

-  Experience applying DFM, DFA, and DFMA across sheet metal, machined parts, weldments, castings, and precision assemblies.

-  Experience with FMEA, FEA, and structured design review and validation processes.

-  Background in industrial automation, precision assembly, motion control, mechatronics, pneumatic/hydraulic systems, or high-throughput manufacturing equipment design.

-  Experience with PDM/PLM platforms such as PTC Windchill, Siemens Teamcenter, or Dassault Enovia.

-  Hands-on collaboration with contract manufacturers, machine shops, and external integrators on RFQs, supplier qualification, and design-for-cost activities.

-  Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or Six Sigma in production environments.

-  Experience with NPI processes, milestone-based design reviews, and cross-functional program teams.

**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.

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.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com .

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