Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
Corning is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide hands-on engineering support for equipment construction, installation, debugging, and startup at domestic and international locations. The role supports installation and conversion projects and oversees internal teams and contract personnel to help ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution. The position is within Corning’s Optical Communications segment, which provides optical solutions for carrier and enterprise networks. The engineer develops and executes project plans, improves mechanical installation practices, troubleshoots equipment, directs and trains technicians, and coordinates the materials and documentation needed for project execution. Travel may range from a few days to a few weeks during project initiation and may be full-time during deployment. Travel will include Corning Optical Fiber and Cable Manufacturing sites in North Carolina and may include international locations. The schedule is 40 or more hours, Monday through Friday, with adjusted hours and weekends potentially required depending on the project lifecycle.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on skill with mechanical tools and measurement equipment.
- Strong teamwork and adaptability, with a commitment to safety.
- Solid understanding of mechanical systems, piping/P&IDs, drive trains, and pneumatic/electromechanical actuators.
- Ability to interpret engineering requirements and translate them into equipment designs and schematics.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using AutoCAD, Inventor, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project.
- Background in manufacturing or construction environments.
- Strong communication, presentation, and project management capabilities.
- Experience in optical fiber manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute project plans emphasizing safety, quality, and protection of intellectual property.
- Improve mechanical installation practices to increase efficiency and reduce project timelines.
- Perform hands-on troubleshooting and provide direction to technicians.
- Train personnel in installation methods, procedures, and equipment modifications.
- Ensure materials are available to support project execution, including redesign, procurement, tracking, expediting, and documentation.
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
- Company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions.
- Matching contributions to a 401(k) savings plan.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid parental leave and family building support.
- Fitness benefits.
- Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits.
- Disease management programs.
- Paid time off.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Recognition program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
