Mechanical Design Engineer - OCS Technology: Product Development

Mechanical Design Engineer – OCS Technology:
New Product Development

Date:
May 12, 2026

Location:

Hickory, NC 28601 / Charlotte, NC 28216

Company:
Corning

Requisition Number: 74820

Mechanical Design Engineer – OCS Technology:
New Product Development will work in a multi‑disciplinary environment to develop innovative fiber optic hardware components and assemblies from concept through manufacturing. The engineer takes ownership of design activities and applies expertise in plastic injection molding and sheet metal design. The role requires close collaboration with manufacturing, prototyping, and fabrication teams to ensure designs are robust, manufacturable, and cost‑effective. It also involves direct communication with customers to help define requirements, support collaborative design efforts, and contribute to successful execution of new product development programs.

• Design and develop fiber optic hardware components and assemblies in a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary product development environment.
• Collaborate closely with customers and cross‑functional teams, including molding, prototyping, fabrication, manufacturing, quality, production, and analysis, to ensure designs meet customer requirements and are manufacturable and cost‑effective.
• Utilize CAD (Creo) to create and refine parts and assemblies involving sheet metal, plastic molded components, and user‑centered mechanical design approaches.
• Apply engineering principles: participate in root cause analysis, perform finite element analysis (FEA) and other relevant mechanical evaluations to support product design, tolerance development, DFM, validation, optimization, reliability, and cost reduction efforts.
• Contribute to a systems‑level product development approach, ensuring designs are developed as part of an integrated product architecture rather than in isolation.
• Use and contribute to Windchill or similar document management systems to maintain accurate design records, drawings, specifications, and product documentation.
• Support proto@type builds, design reviews, testing, and implementation of design improvements based on data and/or customer feedback.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or industrial engineering.
• 2+ years of relevant engineering experience in product development, mechanical design, or related work.
• 1+ year of experience and proficiency with CAD software, preferably Creo Parametric.
• 1+ year of experience designing components involving sheet metal and plastic molded parts.
• Understanding of design for manufacturability, tolerance considerations, and engineering documentation practices.
• Familiarity with Windchill or a similar product lifecycle/document management system.

• Working knowledge of mechanical analysis tools, including FEA; experience with additional analysis methods is a plus.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and drive work to completion with appropriate guidance.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and sound engineering judgment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions, teams, and customers.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Salary Range: $70,042.00 – $96,309.00 (full‑time). Starting pay is dependent on geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package supporting health, wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.
• Company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, total contributions can reach 7%–12% of your pay.
• 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.
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.
• Bonuses and long‑term incentives aligned with key business results.

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 a reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at.

Nearest Major Market:
Hickory