Mechanical Design Engineer II - Product Development: Fiber Optic Hardware Design

Mechanical Design Engineer II – New Product Development:
Fiber Optic Hardware Design

Location:

Keller, TX, US, 76248

Date:
Jul 8, 2026

Company:
Corning

Corning is a leading innovator in optical communications technologies. We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer II for our new product development team to design, develop, optimize, and validate fiber optic hardware components and assemblies from concept through manufacturing.

• Take ownership of design activities and apply expertise in plastic injection molding, sheet metal design, and related manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, prototyping, and fabrication teams to ensure designs are robust, manufacturable, and cost‑effective.
• Communicate with customers to define requirements and support collaborative design efforts.
• Use engineering judgment to drive designs from early development through production, balancing technical depth with execution.
• Apply finite element analysis (FEA) and other engineering analyses to validate designs.
• Maintain design documentation using Windchill or a similar product lifecycle management system.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or industrial engineering.
• 2+ years of relevant engineering experience in product development, mechanical design, or related work.
• Proficiency with CAD software, preferably Creo Parametric, for at least 1 year.
• 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; additional analysis methods are a plus.
• Ability to work independently and drive work to completion with guidance.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and sound engineering judgment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively across functions, teams, and customers.

Range: $70,042.00 – $96,309.00 (full‑time)

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives aligned with business results.
• 100% company‑paid pension benefit with matching contributions to 401(k) up to 12% of pay.
• Medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company‑paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Recognition program for exceptional contributions.

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

Nearest Major Market:
Dallas

Nearest Secondary Market:
Fort Worth

Please note:

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.