Mechanical Engineer

Location: Painted Post

Mechanical Engineer

** Date:
** Jul 13, 2026

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* Location:

** Painted Post, NY, US, 14870

** Company:
** Corning

Requisition Number: 76516

** 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 is hiring a Mechanical Engineer in Corning, NY for an onsite role supporting the design, build, installation, and start-up of mechanical systems used in Corning's manufacturing plants. Relocation assistance is available. Travel for this role averages around 50% depending on project phase and business need, with some periods higher and others lower. Travel is primarily domestic with some international travel required.

This position supports cross-functional project teams from concept generation and development through detailed design, build, system integration, and production start-up in manufacturing. The focus is on implementing robust, cost-effective mechanical systems in Corning's manufacturing plants. This is a strong fit for an early-career mechanical engineer who enjoys hands-on project work, technical problem-solving, and working closely with internal teams, external engineering partners, equipment vendors, system integrators, and suppliers.

** Key Responsibilities*
* + Assigned to engineering project teams responsible for delivering robust, cost-effective mechanical systems for Corning's manufacturing plants and processes

+ Work with project team members to solve difficult mechanical engineering and equipment-related problems, resolve project-related issues, and develop a basic understanding of process and equipment design requirements

+ Focus on the design, debug, installation, and start-up of mechanical systems, while developing understanding in areas such as material selection, error budgets, tolerance analysis, component specification, process requirements, and machine functionality

+ Assist with proof-of-concept and prototype testing to validate design concepts

+ Work with external engineering firms, equipment vendors, system integrators, and suppliers to deliver assigned responsibilities on time, on budget, and in support of process performance requirements

+ Support generation of fabrication drawings using 2D and 3D software packages, installation drawings, and final drawing packages that reflect as-built conditions and meet Corning drawing standards

+ Actively participate in system integration, debug, installation, production start-up, and training of plant personnel

+ Report project activities, status, and issues on a periodic basis to project and department leadership

+ Execute project assignments in a team-based, highly matrixed environment with minimal supervision

** Minimum Qualifications and Skills*
* + B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with 0 to 2…