Hands-on Mechanical Engineer: Design, Startup & Field (50% Travel)

Corning Inc.; Painted Post (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & incentives

401(k) match

Pension plan

Healthcare benefits

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Corning, NY, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our onsite team. The role supports design, installation, startup, and manufacturing of robust mechanical and thermal systems across Corning’s plants, with travel about 50% and relocation assistance available.

You will collaborate with project teams, mentor entry-level engineers, and contribute to hands-on projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable operations in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; Aerospace, Chemical, Mechatronics may also be considered.
• 0–2 years of relevant engineering experience in manufacturing, mechanical systems, process equipment, or project engineering environment.
• Experience in mechanical design, thermal systems, heat transfer, fluid systems, or related process equipment.
• Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based, matrixed project environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to engineering project teams delivering robust, cost-effective mechanical systems for Corning manufacturing plants and processes.
• Support the design, debug, installation, and startup of mechanical and thermal-related systems.
• Work with project team members to solve mechanical engineering and equipment-related problems and support project execution.
• Assist with prototype, proof-of-concept, and testing used to validate design approaches and system performance.
• Partner with external engineering firms, equipment vendors, system integrators, and suppliers to deliver assigned project scope on time and within expectations.
• Support the development of fabrication and installation drawings and help ensure final drawing packages meet Corning standards and reflect as-built conditions.
• Participate in system integration, field support, startup activities, and training of plant personnel during key project phases.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering may also be considered

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Corning Incorporated in Corning, NY, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our onsite team. The role supports design, installation, startup, and manufacturing of robust mechanical and thermal systems across Corning’s plants, with travel about 50% and relocation assistance available.

You will collaborate with project teams, mentor entry-level engineers, and contribute to hands-on projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable operations in a fast-paced