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

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.

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.

Corning is a pioneering company in the field of optical communications technologies. Our Optical Communications segment focuses on the design and development of fiber optic hardware and connectivity solutions. We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer II to join our new product development team and contribute to the design, development, optimization, and validation of innovative customer solutions.

• Design and develop fiber optic hardware components and assemblies in a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary product development environment.
• Collaborate closely with customers and cross‑functional teams, including molding, rapid‑prototyping, fabrication, manufacturing, quality, production, and analysis, to ensure designs meet customer requirements and are manufacturable and cost‑effective.
• Utilize CAD (Creo) to create and refine parts and assemblies involving sheet metal, plastic molded components, and user‑centered mechanical design approaches.
• Apply engineering principles, including participating in root cause analysis, performing finite element analysis (FEA) and other relevant mechanical evaluations, to support product design, rapid concept development, tolerance development, design for manufacturing (DFM), validation, optimization, reliability, and cost reduction efforts.
• Contribute to a systems‑level product development approach, ensuring designs are developed as part of an integrated product architecture rather than in isolation.
• Use and contribute to Windchill or similar document management systems to maintain accurate design records, drawings, specifications, and product documentation.
• Support prototype builds, design reviews, testing, and implementation of design improvements based on data and customer feedback.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or industrial engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant engineering experience in product development, mechanical design, or related work.
• Proficiency with CAD software, preferably Creo Parametric.
• 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 similar product lifecycle/document management systems.

• Working knowledge of mechanical analysis tools, including FEA; experience with additional analysis methods is a plus.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and drive work to completion with appropriate guidance.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and sound engineering judgment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively across functions, teams and customers.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $70,042.00 - $96,309.00 and starting pay depends on job‑related factors such as geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

• Company-wide bonuses and long‑term incentives aligned with key business results.
• 100% company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow over your career, plus matching contributions to a 401(k) savings plan, allowing total contributions to retirement accounts between 7% and 12% of pay.
• Health and well‑being benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company‑paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues for exceptional contributions.

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