Mechanical Automation Engineer

Corning Inc.; Reynosa; Híbrido; MXN 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Corning Inc. in Mexico seeks a technical lead in Division Engineering to guide mechanical design and automation projects.

You will lead delivery of new automation equipment, collaborate with external integrators, and ensure design packages meet Corning standards across global deployments. The role emphasizes hands-on design, cross-functional teamwork, and the ability to travel domestically and globally to deployment sites.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of mechanical design, automation integration or manufacturing experience.
• Ability to learn, develop, and advance technical skills in mechanical design, process equipment development, and system integration.
• Understanding of mechanical design practices, equipment fabrication and assembly, and troubleshooting mechanical systems.
• Ability to develop experimental plans focused on testing equipment, prototypes, and troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (Creo, SolidWorks) and animation tools to visualize concepts.
• Ability to perform independent design reviews and lead mechanical design reviews.
• Strong communication of technical ideas to technical and non-technical audiences within the organization.
• Highly motivated, results oriented, and customer focused.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment and contribute to a matrixed project team.
• Project Management Skills.
• Able to travel domestically and globally to Corning deployment locations or external automation integrator sites.
• Valid passport.

Responsabilidades

• Provide process and mechanical design expertise for new equipment and system introductions, continuous improvements, and cost reductions.
• Interface with external system integrators and machine builders to deliver fully integrated automation equipment on-time and on-budget.
• Participate in all project phases from initiation to training and technology transfer.
• Ensure design packages are complete and documented per Corning standards.
• Prepare technical specifications for automation equipment development per PRIME and playbooks.
• Collaborate with project teams to solve automation problems and drive system success.

Conocimientos

Mechanical design

Automation integration

Manufacturing experience

CAD proficiency

Independent reviews

Communication

Team collaboration

Project management

Travel flexibility

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent

Herramientas

Creo

SolidWorks

Animation tools

Descripción del empleo

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Purpose

This role sits within Corning Optical Connectivity Solution’s Division Engineering organization supporting global automation projects. This position will serve as a technical lead or mechanical lead on project teams, leading delivery of new automation equipment, process optimization, or cost reduction in support of the Division’s automation strategy. A leading priority of the Global Automation Projects Management Group in Division Engineering is to establish and ensure accountability for global standards in equipment design and deployment across our manufacturing plants. This role in collaboration with internal Corning cross functional teams and external equipment integrators will support new equipment & system introductions, process improvements and cost reduction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide process and mechanical design expertise in support of new equipment & system introductions, continuous improvements, cost reductions, maintenance, and productivity improvements.
• Interface with external system integrators and machine builders to successfully deliver fully integrated automation equipment to Corning’s plants on-time, on-budget, and that satisfy performance measures.
• Actively participate in all phases of the project including initiation, design/development, equipment build, factory acceptance, production start-up support, training of plant personnel and technology transfer.
• Ensure design packages are complete and documented properly and conform to Corning standards.
• Prepare technical specifications for automation equipment development in accordance with automation PRIME, GPM playbook for automation deployment.
• Work with project teams to solve automation problems, resolve project related issues, and develop fundamental understanding of technical / process requirements critical to system success.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent
• Ideal candidate will possess 3 - 5 years of mechanical design, automation integration or manufacturing experience
• Interest and ability to learn, develop, and advance technical skills in mechanical design, process equipment development, and system integration.
• Understanding of mechanical design practices, equipment fabrication and assembly, and troubleshooting mechanical systems.
• Ability to develop experimental plans focused on testing equipment, prototypes, and troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Use CAD tools (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks) and animation tools to visualize concepts, describe processes, and systems requirements.
• Ability to perform independent design reviews and lead mechanical design reviews.
• Able to effectively communicate technical ideas and concepts to a wide range of technical and non-technical audience within the organization and across organizational lines
• Highly motivated, results oriented, and customer focused
• Ability to work in a team-based environment and contribute to a highly matrixed project team.
• Project Management Skills
• Able to travel domestically and globally to Corning deployment locations or external automation integrator sites
• Valid passport

Desired Qualifications

• Equipment Design, Process and/or Manufacturing experience
• CAD design experience (SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD)
• Excellent technical communication skills
• Experience with writing technical reports
• Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Ability to understand, leverage and drive accountability to established standards
• Ability to quickly adapt to work process changes, new software/tools, and evolving workflows while maintaining productivity, quality, and clear communication.

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As part of our commitment to your financial well‑being and in addition to full Mexico statutory benefits, we offer food coupons that ease daily costs, and a structured savings fund to support your long‑term financial goals.

Salaried employees are eligible for comprehensive medical and dental coverage. Additionally, all employees are covered by company-sponsored life insurance, total permanent disability protection, paid time off, and have access to our Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family.

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