Senior Precision Measurements Mechanical Engineer

Senior Precision Measurements Mechanical Engineer

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 70697

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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, and automotive 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

Broaden and extend Corning Inc.’s competency in the fields of precision mechanical and metrology system design and development for execution in a variety of applications from engineering prototypes to production systems. This role requires familiarity and skills in developing and implementing the following; unique opto-mechanical designs for products and processes, an understanding of micron and sub-micron metrology principles and methods, the ability to develop instrumentation specifications, error budgets, and quantify measurement uncertainty, the ability to use and understand (impact and limitations) state of the art computer modeling and analysis software packages for mechanical, optical, and multi-physics phenomenon and for data analysis and display, support projects from concept to manufacturing transfer at a manufacturing location, be proactive in the propagation of precision engineering principles and practices within Corning.

Senior Precision Engineers play a key role in solving complex engineering challenges, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects.

• Interface with the Development, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams involved in the innovation and manufacture of new products and processes within Corning’s Advanced Optics’ precision optics, laser optics, and metrology instruments businesses.
• Lead engineering projects from concept through implementation, ensuring team deliverables are met on time and within budget. Work with other project team members on solving difficult mechanical and metrology engineering related problems, understanding project related issues, and general process engineering and process understanding.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians. Foster a collaborative environment that promotes knowledge sharing and professional development. Represent the engineering team in client meetings, presentations, and technical discussions.
• Manage risk assessments and quality assurance processes to ensure system reliability and compliance.
• Stay updated on cutting-edge technologies and industry trends related to precision engineering. Drive research initiatives to improve system accuracy, performance, and efficiency. Develop intellectual property, patents, or novel methodologies as needed. Individual must investigate prior art and document any Intellectual Property developed as part of their project or development activities.
• Individual must document project results through internal and external reporting means (design reviews, peer reviews, customer presentations, manager review, technical reports, publications, etc.)
• Work as a team…