Solid Mechanics Modeling Engineer

Solid Mechanics Modeling Engineer

** Date:
** Jun 3, 2026

*
* Location:

** Corning, NY, US, 14831

** Company:
** Corning

Requisition Number: 75070

** 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

Corning Incorporated is hiring a  
** Solid Mechanics Modeling Engineer
** in
** Corning, NY** . This is a
** full-time onsite role
** based at
** Sullivan Park** , Corning's flagship
** R&D campus** , and typically works
** Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week** , with flexibility as needed to support project objectives. Travel is expected to be limited, though occasional
** domestic or international travel
** may be required.
** Relocation assistance
** is available.

If you're an engineer who likes using
** mechanics
* * and
** simulation
* * to solve real product problems - not just run models, but influence what gets built and why it works - this role offers that reach. This position sits within Corning's
** modeling organization
** at Sullivan Park and supports a range of businesses and technologies across
** research, development, manufacturing support, and customer-facing engineering challenges** . You'll apply
** solid mechanics, finite element modeling, and topology optimization
** to understand how materials and structures behave, why they fail, and how to improve performance. In simple terms, this role helps Corning design
** lighter, stronger, more reliable products
** by using simulation and mechanics to guide engineering decisions.

** Key Responsibilities*
* + Apply solid mechanics modeling to evaluate structural performance, identify failure modes, and improve product reliability across a range of Corning materials and applications

+ Use finite element analysis (FEA) to support product design, failure analysis, manufacturing challenges, and process or design improvements

+ Apply topology and shape optimization methods to improve structural efficiency, reduce weight, and maintain required stiffness and performance

+ Develop, adapt, or apply modeling and analytical tools to build deeper understanding of material and structural behavior, particularly for brittle materials

+ Design and interpret experiments that validate models and support technical recommendations

+ Provide technical guidance on mechanical testing, measurement methods, and model validation

+ Partner with cross-functional teams across Research, Development, Manufacturing, and business-facing groups to solve product and engineering challenges

+ Communicate findings through technical reports, presentations, and invention disclosures

** Minimum Qualifications and Skills*
* + M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field

+ 3+ years of relevant…