Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Corning•Village of Fairport, NY

1d•$82,974 - $114,090•Onsite

About The Position

Corning is a world leader in materials science, specializing in glass, ceramics, and related materials. The company is seeking an Opto-Mechanical Engineer to broaden and extend its capabilities in opto-mechanical system design, development, and implementation. This role will involve working on various applications from prototype to manufacturing, requiring expertise in unique opto-mechanical designs, micron and sub-micron metrology principles, instrumentation specification, error budgets, measurement uncertainty, and computer modeling/analysis software. The position also includes supporting project management from concept to manufacturing transfer and promoting engineering principles within Corning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
2+ years’ experience in mechanical engineering
High level of technical curiosity
Strong fundamental understanding of mechanical design principles, fixture design, ergonomics, material handling, machining processes, GD&T, CMM inspections, error budgets.
Ability to function as a technical leader in a highly matrixed project teams.
Self-starter able to complete objectives and meet timelines independently.
Decision Making and Problem Solving – able to review data and facts and weigh options using a systematic approach to solve problems (decision making analysis tools, performance budgets, etc.)
Planning/ Prioritizing/Goal Setting – manage multiple projects; establish plan and use goals to guide actions; schedule people and tasks to complete projects

Nice To Haves

Entrepreneurial and forward-thinking approach to work.
Knowledge of glass and precision manufacturing.
Experienced with CREO, Solidworks, and Autocad design software.
Experience with use of standard computer modeling and analysis software packages used in design of mechanical systems.
Knowledge of precision engineering principles.
Prior experience moving a new product / manufacturing process from development into manufacturing.
Demonstrated skills in 2-D and 3-D CAD, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, and knowledge of ANSI Y14.5-1994 drafting standard.
Familiar with state of the art technologies in the following areas: electro-mechanical drive systems, fluid power, pneumatics, robotics, material handling, alignment, part sensing, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

Interface and work with Development, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams involved in the innovation and manufacture of new products and processes within Corning’s Advanced Optics’ precision optics, laser optics, and metrology instruments businesses.
Focus on the design, drafting, and analysis of first-generation/next-generation products, instruments, and machine fixturing/components for design robustness from the conceptual phase through to verification of performance on first article prototypes.
Work with other project team members to solve difficult mechanical and opto-mechanical engineering issues and general process engineering understanding.
Act as a team member/advisor during the development of new precision instruments, qualification benches, and component design for different departments and work groups.