HVAC Engineer

Overview

Job Title: Facilities Project Lead V (Facility Mechanical/HVAC Engineer)

Location: Painted Post, NY (Remote Home Base with 75% Domestic Travel)

Duration: Multi-year projects

Interview Process: Two Microsoft Teams Interviews

Corning Incorporated is seeking an experienced Facility Mechanical/HVAC Engineer to join the Corporate Engineering team. This role will provide engineering leadership and project oversight for HVAC and facility mechanical systems across multiple manufacturing and R&D sites. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in facility systems and strong project management capabilities, with the ability to travel extensively to support operations nationwide.

• Lead facility mechanical and HVAC system engineering activities, including design, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Develop scope, estimates, schedules, and engineering documentation for capital and expense projects.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and close-out of facility projects, ensuring alignment with performance, cost, and schedule targets.
• Provide engineering guidance for HVAC, compressed air (CDA), process cooling water (PCW), process air, and related facility systems.
• Collaborate with process, plant, division, and R&D teams to support projects across multiple business units.
• Create technical specifications and ensure contractor and vendor compliance.
• Mentor internal engineers, contingent staff, and external contractors.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (DMAIC, K-T, DESGN).
• Prepare forecasts and manage capital and expense budgets.
• Deliver technical reports and presentations to leadership teams.

• Approximately 75% domestic travel to Corning sites and vendor locations.

• Core
  
  Hours:
  
  Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Flexibility required for overtime, weekends, and off-shift work to support project milestones.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (required)
• FE or PE certification (preferred)
• Master’s in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

• Minimum 10+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience
• Proven experience in HVAC and facility mechanical systems engineering
• Strong project leadership and execution background

• HVAC design, installation, startup, and troubleshooting expertise
• Mechanical system analysis and problem-solving skills (DMAIC, K-T, DESGN)
• Project cost forecasting, estimating, and scheduling
• Proficiency with MS Project & SharePoint (preferred)
• Experience with AutoCAD and Solid Works (preferred)

• Mid-Senior level

• Contract

• Management, Product Management, and Engineering

• HVAC and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing, Engineering Services, and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing