Senior Engineer, Precision Engineering Technologies

Requisition Number: 79811

**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

Role Purpose

Focus will be contributing to the development of robust precision machine systems that provide competitive advantage to Corning’s businesses, and / or enable new products and product lines (prototype, and production capable machines).

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Research, Development, Engineering and Manufacturing teams that are involved in the innovation and manufacture of new products and machine systems for any of Corning’s Businesses

• Support the design and analysis of first generation / next generation products, machines, machine fixturing and machine components with a focus on robustness of design.

• Work with other project team members on solving mechanical engineering related problems, with guidance from senior engineers as needed.

• Develop a working understanding of process requirements to help inform equipment design functionality & performance.

• Assist in integrating commercially available technologies and processes and partner with external machine builders and system integrators.

• Utilize internal lab facilities and equipment to develop proof of concept prototypes.

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams controls & process engineers, optical & glass scientists.

Travel Requirements:

5% - 25% primarily within the US depending upon specific project assignment.  Travel may be required during installation, debug, and start-up and for routine interaction with internal and external customers and suppliers.

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time:

Normal Business Hours Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, Flexibility in hours on an as needed basis

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, discipline in: Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Precision's, or related fields

Required Skills:

• Experience in designing and building mechanical systems and components

• 2-5 years professional experience in Engineering required

• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, & Inventor)

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with metrology tools and techniques (e.g., CMM, laser interferometer).

• Working knowledge of precision machining techniques and materials.

• Innovative with strong technical curiosity

• Exposure to researching prior art and documenting Intellectual Property

• Understanding of precision engineering principles

• Experience designing and building complex mechanical systems

Soft Skills:

1. Comfortable collaborating with a diverse project team

2. Self-motivated & results oriented.

3. Strong communication skills (verbal & written)

4. Effective presentation skills

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $83,134.00 - $114,310.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

**A job that shapes a life. **

**Corning offers you the total package. **

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.

• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.

• Our health and well-being benefits include 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) to support you and your family.

• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [email protected] .