Senior Mechanical Engineer

Corning • Wilmington, NC

18d • $80,984 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Corning’s Optical Communications segment is a comprehensive provider of optical solutions for the communications industry, serving carrier and enterprise networks. The Senior Mechanical Engineer is an Equipment Development and Design Engineer who works within or leads multidisciplinary teams to prototype, pilot, and industrialize manufacturing equipment for optical fiber manufacturing processes and products. The role is based in Wilmington, North Carolina, with domestic travel under 10%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or a similar technical field, such as physics.
• Three to 12 or more years of work experience.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of physical phenomena, including static and dynamic physics, heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics, and optics, with a strong background in machine design or machine systems integration.
• Proven ability to work with other engineering disciplines, including electrical/controls and chemical/materials, to create prototype and industrialized process equipment solutions.
• Sound understanding of material properties and capabilities for use in machine design.
• Ability to design and carry out experiments in laboratory and manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with 3-D CAD software; AutoDesk Inventor is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a similar discipline is encouraged.
• Working knowledge or experience with machine controls, including motion control, sensor technologies, PLC programming, and safety systems.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in AutoDesk Inventor 3-D CAD.
• Knowledge of optical fiber properties, applications, and manufacturing.
• Proficiency in DMAIC, DESGN, and FMEA methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Use established processes to identify opportunities to improve manufacturing equipment, then design, build, and test selected concepts with multidisciplinary teams.
• Define and execute equipment validation testing in a manufacturing plant; analyze performance, draw conclusions, and make recommendations.
• Collaborate with product and process experts within and outside the OFC development organization to deliver equipment solutions.
• Secure funding through appropriation requests and expense budgeting processes to support equipment design and development.
• Communicate plans and results and document equipment designs using established methods.

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
• Company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions.
• Matching contributions to a 401(k) savings plan; combined retirement contributions can reach 7% to 12% of pay, depending on age and years of service.
• 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 (EAP).
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward exceptional contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior