Glass Melting and Forming Design Staff Engineer

Corning Incorporated; Painted Post (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses and incentives

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Painted Post, NY, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of glass melting and forming equipment from concept to start-up. You will apply multidisciplinary expertise, oversee technical reviews, and collaborate with international teams to meet quality, cost, and safety goals.

The role requires a strong background in high-temperature equipment design, hands-on experience across multiple glass processes, and the ability to deliver projects on schedule and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field and 5+ years of design or engineering experience
• Experience designing melting and/or forming equipment in a production environment
• Multidisciplinary approach to design and solving manufacturing problems
• Hands-on knowledge of glass melting and/or forming across multiple processes
• Strong knowledge of high-temperature equipment design, including thermal management and creep
• Ability to deliver engineering projects on schedule and within budget
• Ability to lead through influence with international teams across time zones and cultures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Lead design of new glass melting and forming equipment from concept through fabrication, installation, and start-up
• Apply melting and forming expertise to new equipment and technology development, including prototypes and pilot-scale trials
• Evaluate technical options and design concepts for new melting and forming equipment, including their technical and economic viability
• Lead technical execution of projects, including scope, schedule, and budget inputs
• Perform engineering calculations and analysis, and write technical reports
• Define thermal/structural/fluids modeling needs and work with analysis specialists to apply results to design
• Lead design reviews and risk assessments
• Interact with domestic and international manufacturing sites and the Science and Technology Division

Skills

Glass processes

High-temperature design

Mechanical design

Leadership by influence

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Masters preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

COMSOL

Abaqus

Job description

The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Requisition Number: 79423 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible. How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations– not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more. Come break through with us. Corning’s Businesses Are Ever-evolving To Best Serve Our Customers, Industries, And Consumers. Today, We Accelerate And Transform Life Sciences, Mobile Consumer Electronics, Optical Communications, Display, Automotive, And Solar Markets. We Are Changing The World With

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose

Member of the Corning Glass Innovations design team, responsible for designing and delivering new glass melting and forming technology for Corning's manufacturing plants. Leads the design of new melting and forming equipment from concept through start-up, ensuring all quality, cost, and safety requirements are met. Works closely with design, analysis, and Science and Technology Division colleagues to develop and scale up new technologies. Provides technical representation at design reviews, risk assessment reviews, and technical forums.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the design of new glass melting and forming equipment from concept through fabrication, installation, and start-up
• Applying glass melting and forming expertise to new equipment and technology development, including prototypes and pilot-scale trials
• Evaluating technical options and design concepts for new melting and forming equipment, including their technical and economic viability
• Leading technical execution of projects, including scope, schedule, and budget inputs
• Performing engineering calculations and analysis, and writing technical reports
• Defining thermal / structural / fluids modeling needs and working with analysis specialists to apply results to design
• Leading design reviews and risk assessments
• Interacting with domestic and international manufacturing sites and the Science and Technology Division

Hours And Travel

• 20% combined local, national, and international
• Monday-Friday 8am-5pm flex hours as needed

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (e.g., Materials / Ceramic, Chemical, or Physics) required; Masters preferred
• 5+ years of design or engineering experience with glass melting and/or forming equipment (e.g., container, flat/float, tubing, fiberglass, display, or specialty glass)
• Demonstrated record of designing and implementing melting and/or forming equipment in a production environment
• Experience applying a multidisciplinary approach to design and to solving difficult manufacturing problems
• Hands-on knowledge of glass melting and/or forming processes and equipment, ideally across more than one process or glass industry
• Strong knowledge of high-temperature equipment design, including thermal management, thermal expansion, and creep
• Broad mechanical design foundation
• Demonstrated ability to deliver engineering projects on schedule and within budget
• Ability to lead through influence rather than direct authority, including with international teams across time zones and cultures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
• Thermal / structural / fluids modeling experience (e.g., ANSYS, COMSOL, Abaqus)
• Glass science background
• Familiarity with refractory, precious metal, and ceramic materials and fabrication processes
• Manufacturing plant experience, including equipment installation and start-up
• Record of invention, patents, or technical publications

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $95,227.00 - $130,938.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

A job that shapes a life.

Corning offers you the total package.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [e-mail].