Sr Mechanical Design Technician

Corning•Wilmington, NC

6d•$75,055 - $103,201

About The Position

Corning is seeking an experienced Sr. Mechanical Design Technician to create and refine mechanical equipment designs and layouts using advanced CAD tools, adhering to Corning Machine Drafting Standards. The role supports production-system optimization, design problem solving, and delivery of mechanical design solutions in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The position develops mechanical equipment designs, drawings, build packages, parts lists, illustrations, and equipment specifications; reviews and updates existing design packages; and redesigns components to reduce installation costs, address interferences, and correct deficiencies. It also involves coordinating drawing updates, making design changes to meet functional and performance requirements, performing elementary engineering calculations, and collaborating with stakeholders and project managers. Travel is project-based and depends on assigned work and home location. Employees may select Concord or Wilmington, North Carolina, as their home location. Travel is typically below 25% during planning and design, but may reach 100% during project execution. Deployments are normally in Wilmington or Concord and may also be international, including India, China, or Europe. Some time on the production floor may be required to gather information about existing equipment. The position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

Associate’s degree (AAS) in Mechanical Engineering Technology, or bachelor’s degree (BS) in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering; equivalent work experience may be considered in exceptional cases.
At least 3 years of professional experience in mechanical design, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
Proficiency with AutoCAD 2023, Inventor 2023, and related CAD software tools.
In-depth understanding of mechanical drive trains, electrical and pneumatic actuators, and system integration.
Expertise in preparing complete industrial-equipment drawing packages, from assembly drawings through detailed drawings.
Strong knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and experience interpreting pneumatic and electrical schematics.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes, including machining and fabrication, to ensure practical and efficient designs.

Nice To Haves

Highly motivated and results-oriented, with excellent organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing project requirements.
Comfort working in small teams and collaborating across departments to meet deadlines.
Experience with precision measurement tools such as tape measures, calipers, and micrometers.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver mechanical equipment designs and layouts using AutoCAD 2023 and Inventor 2023 in compliance with Corning drafting standards.
Produce and maintain detailed drawing packages, build packages, machine part lists, illustrations, and equipment specifications for production systems.
Assemble machine design packages by reviewing and updating existing packages to ensure documentation is accurate and complete.
Redesign mechanical components to reduce installation costs, resolve equipment interferences, and correct design deficiencies.
Review and redline installation documentation and drawings, and oversee updates in collaboration with drafting teams.
Execute design changes to address equipment or process challenges and ensure designs meet functional and performance requirements.
Perform elementary design calculations, including statics, hydraulics, and power transmission, to support new designs and modifications.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and project managers to ensure designs meet project goals and customer expectations.
Provide detailed sketches and marked-up drawings to address changing project needs.

Benefits

Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
Company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout the career (as described in one benefits passage).
401(k) matching contributions; the posting describes matching up to 4% of pay when the employee contributes at least 6%.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Family-building support.
Fitness benefits.
Company-paid life insurance.
Disability benefits.
Disease management programs.
Paid time off.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee recognition program.