Staff Engineer, Precision Engineering Technologies

Staff Engineer, Precision Engineering Technologies

** Date:
** Apr 15, 2026

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* Location:

** Corning, NY, US, 14831

** Company:
** Corning

Requisition Number: 74500

** 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*
* Focus will be the development of robust precision machine systems that provide significant competitive advantage to Corning's businesses, and / or enable new products and product lines (prototype, and production capable machines). 

** Key Responsibilities*
* + Interface with the Research, Development, Engineering and Manufacturing teams that are involved in the innovation and manufacture of new products and machine systems for any of Corning's Businesses

+ Design and analysis of first generation /next generation products, machines, machine fixturing and machine components from a robustness of design perspective.

+ Work with other project team members on solving difficult mechanical engineering related problems.

+ Develop deep understanding of process requirements to influence equipment design functionality & performance.

+ Integrate commercially available technologies and processes and effectively leverage external machine builders and system integrators.

+ Utilize internal lab facilities and equipment to develop proof of concept prototypes.

+ Work closely with multidisciplinary teams controls & process engineers, optical & glass scientists.

** Travel Requirements:*
* 5% - 25% primarily within the US depending upon specific project assignment.  Travel may be required during installation, debug, and start-up and for routine interaction with internal and external customers and suppliers.

** Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time:*
* Normal Business Hours Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, Flexibility in hours on an as needed basis

** Experiences/Education - Required*
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* Education:

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* + Bachelor's Degree required, discipline in:
Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Precision's, or related fields

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* Required Skills:

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* + Experience in designing and building complex mechanical systems

+ 5-10 years professional experience in Engineering required

+ Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Solid Works, & Inventor)

+ Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

** Experiences/Education - Desired*
* ** Desired

Skills:

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* + Proficiency with metrology tools and techniques (e.g., CMM, laser interferometer).

+ Strong knowledge of precision machining techniques and materials.

+ Innovative with strong technical curiosity

+ Track record of researching prior art and documenting Intellectual Property

+ Strong understanding of precision engineering principles

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* Soft Skills:

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* + Comfortable collaborating with a diverse project team

+ Self-motivated & results oriented.

+ Strong…