Mechanical Engineer

Corning•Concord, NC

12d•$80,984 - $111,353

About The Position

The AMT Platform Engineering position supports glassmaking and/or fibermaking equipment for new optical fiber capacity projects, cost-avoidance initiatives, and replacement of obsolete parts at Optical Fiber Communications (OFC) manufacturing facilities. Within the AMT Technology Platforms Supply and Ownership department, the role assists Platform Owners with planning and delivering new capital equipment and supports OFC engineering and manufacturing teams in applying technology consistently across sites. The Mechanical Engineer works with platform owners, technology development and division engineering teams to define project technologies and execute equipment packages. The role also researches obsolete production parts, leads design reviews for replacement selections, evaluates manufacturing-site equipment configurations, and supports documentation, equipment improvements, and training. Travel averages less than 25%, mostly within North Carolina, with possible international travel to China once or twice per year. Applicants must be able to secure a passport. This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or a technical degree in design/drafting, mechanical, or industrial fields combined with additional relevant project and manufacturing equipment experience.
At least 2 years of experience leading small teams and projects for capital manufacturing equipment projects or similar manufacturing work.
Technical proficiency to participate actively in selecting project technologies and supporting project design activities.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to work effectively with team members and stakeholders, including multinational and diverse teams.
Experience in manufacturing equipment design and development.
CAD and 3D modeling experience.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing requirements.
Ability to secure a passport.

Nice To Haves

Optical fiber manufacturing experience, particularly in glassmaking and fibermaking, in development, engineering, or operations.
Technical or manufacturing leadership experience.
Familiarity with pneumatic components and controls.
Experience with project planning, installation, and debugging of manufacturing equipment.
Experience with Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and Vault.
Experience detailing mechanical parts and assemblies in Inventor and creating mechanical equipment drawing packages for new platform concepts, cost-avoidance projects, and draw configurations.

Responsibilities

Partner with platform owners, OFC Technology Development, and Division Engineering teams to specify the technology to be delivered.
Support capital expansion projects by working with matrixed project teams and stakeholders across OFC to execute equipment packages.
Research obsolete parts in production and lead teams through design reviews to select alternatives.
Evaluate manufacturing sites during project definition and closeout to assess equipment configurations and identify undocumented changes not released in Vault; submit redlines for review through the ECR and MCS processes.
Manage design reviews with project teams, stakeholders, and governance teams when integrating new technology.
Select, design, and test equipment improvements for glassmaking and draw platforms to address capacity, cost, quality, or standardization.
Develop written equipment and procedure documentation using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to support project objectives.
Assist engineering departments with critical problems and equipment replacement packages and plans to prevent unnecessary equipment downtime.
Coordinate with the CAD Drafting Department and PIMS organizations to ensure compliance with documentation requirements and standards.
Help plan and participate in training personnel who will receive equipment and processes deployed by projects.