Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Date:
Aug 24, 2026

Location:

Concord, NC, US, 28026

Company:
Corning

Requisition Number: 77351

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. Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network.

Scope of Role Corning Incorporated is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Plant Engineering team in Concord, NC. In this role, you will lead the design, specification, installation, commissioning, and optimization of plant equipment and utility systems to deliver safe, reliable, cost-effective, and performance-validated solutions. Partners closely with operations, maintenance, process engineering, automation, external suppliers, and construction resources to improve uptime, throughput, quality, safety, and long-term asset performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead plant engineering projects from scope definition and financial justification through design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and turnover to operations and maintenance
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for chronic equipment failures, process constraints, and quality-related mechanical issues
• Define mechanical design requirements, equipment specifications, performance criteria, and acceptance criteria for new or modified plant systems
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation including equipment layouts, installation drawings, fabrication drawings, and as-built documentation
• Partner with operations, maintenance, automation, process engineering, quality, and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) teams to improve uptime, throughput, and operational efficiency goals
• Track project schedules, spending, and deliverables; communicate status and recommendations to plant leadership and cross-functional stakeholders

Work Location, Hours & Travel Requirements

Location:

Concord, NC Standard business hours, Monday–Friday; flexibility required for off-hours. Less than 5% domestic travel in support of project objective

Experiences/Education
- Required B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technology degree 5+ years of equipment or controls engineering experience in a manufacturing environment Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, rotating equipment, material handling, fluid power, pneumatics, structural components, utility systems, machine guarding, and industrial safety practices. Ability to translate manufacturing needs into engineering requirements, equipment specifications, mechanical designs, and validated solutions that meet safety, quality, cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

Proficiency with 2D/3D design tools such as Autodesk Inventor, Solid Works, AutoCAD, or equivalent engineering software; familiar with drafting standards and as-built documentation practices. Strong project management capability, including scope development, cost estimating, schedule management, contractor coordination, risk management, and communication of project status. Demonstrated ability to lead root cause analysis, equipment reliability improvements, corrective action implementation, and continuous improvement using structured problem-solving methods.

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