Mechanical Engineer

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.

Requisition Number: 76555

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 seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Corning, NY
. This is an onsite position working Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week
, with flexibility as needed.
Travel is expected to average around 50% depending on project phase and may include periods of higher or lower travel,
extended domestic site support
, and occasional international travel
. Relocation assistance is available for this position.

If you are an early-career engineer looking for broad, hands-on experience
, this role offers the opportunity to work across design, equipment installation, startup, and manufacturing support on systems that are critical to Corning’s operations. You will join a team with a strong track record of mentoring entry-level engineers
, providing structured training
, and giving new talent meaningful project responsibility early in their careers.

• Contribute to engineering project teams responsible for delivering robust, cost-effective mechanical systems for Corning manufacturing plants and processes
• Support the design, debug, installation, and startup of mechanical and thermal-related systems
• Work with project team members to solve mechanical engineering and equipment-related problems and support project execution
• Assist with prototype, proof-of-concept, and other testing used to validate design approaches and system performance
• Partner with external engineering firms, equipment vendors, system integrators, and suppliers to deliver assigned project scope on time and within expectations
• Support the development of fabrication and installation drawings and help ensure final drawing packages meet Corning standards and reflect as-built conditions
• Participate in system integration, field support, startup activities, and training of plant personnel during key project phases

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering;
  Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering may also be considered
• 0–2 years of relevant engineering experience, including professional experience, internship experience, or co-op experience in a manufacturing, industrial, mechanical systems, process equipment, or project engineering environment
• Academic, internship, co-op, or professional experience involving mechanical design, thermal systems, heat transfer, fluid systems, or related process equipment
• Strong problem-solving,…