Sr. Engineer, Mechanical

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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.

Requisition Number: 77880

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

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer designs and develops mechanical systems that transition advanced technologies from R&D into scalable, production-ready manufacturing. This role converts early-stage concepts into robust mechanical designs for automation systems, tooling, fixtures, custom equipment, and precision assemblies, supporting the full design lifecycle from concept through pilot, NPI, technology transfer, and manufacturing deployment.

• Design mechanical components, assemblies, automation systems, tooling, fixtures, and custom equipment for advanced manufacturing applications
• Apply DFM/DFA principles to develop robust, serviceable, cost-effective, and scalable designs
• Partner with mechanical, process, controls, manufacturing, and quality teams to deliver integrated production-ready solutions
• Support technology transfer, pilot builds, NPI, and production scale-up from R&D into manufacturing
• Perform tolerance stack-up analysis, apply GD&T, and select appropriate materials for machined parts, sheet metal, weldments, and precision assemblies
• Manage design documentation, BOMs, revisions, and ECO/ECR processes within PDM/PLM systems
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, design validation, and continuous improvement as systems are deployed and optimized
• Partner with suppliers, machine shops, contract manufacturers, and integrators to support manufacturability, cost, and supplier qualification activities

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of mechanical design experience in manufacturing, automation, industrial equipment, or capital equipment environments
• Experience designing mechanisms, structural assemblies, and precision components intended for production use
• Experience supporting technology transfer, NPI, production scale-up, and production readiness from R&D or pilot environments
• Proficiency…