Mechanical Design Engineer - OCS Technology: New Product Development

Corning Inc.; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid pension

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, vision

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Disability

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for OCS Technology: New Product Development in Hickory, NC. The role focuses on design ownership from concept to production, collaborating with manufacturing, prototyping, and fabrication teams, and engaging with customers to define requirements.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or related engineering, relevant experience, strong communication, and problem-solving abilities to drive robust, manufacturable designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or industrial engineering.
• 2+ years of relevant engineering experience in product development or mechanical design.
• 1+ year of experience with CAD software, preferably Creo Parametric.
• 1+ year of experience designing components involving sheet metal and plastic molded parts.
• Understanding design for manufacturability, tolerance considerations, and engineering documentation practices.
• Familiarity with Windchill or similar PLM systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop fiber optic hardware components and assemblies in a multidisciplinary product development environment.
• Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet requirements and are manufacturable and cost-effective.

Skills

Sheet metal design

Plastic molded parts design

Independent work

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering

Tools

Creo Parametric

Windchill

Job description

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Mechanical Design Engineer - OCS Technology: New Product Development

Date: Aug 13, 2026

Location: Hickory, NC, US, 28601 Charlotte, NC, US, 28216

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 74824

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.

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.

Purpose

This engineer will take ownership of design activities and apply expertise in areas such as plastic injection molding and sheet metal design. The role requires close collaboration with manufacturing, prototyping, and fabrication teams to ensure designs are robust, manufacturable, and cost-effective. It also involves direct communication with customers to help define requirements, support collaborative design efforts, and contribute to the successful execution of new product development programs.

The candidate should be comfortable balancing technical depth with execution, using sound engineering judgment to drive designs from early development through production. We are looking for someone with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, relevant engineering experience, strong communication and collaboration skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop fiber optic hardware components and assemblies in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary product development environment.
• Collaborate closely with customers and cross-functional teams, including molding, prototyping, fabrication, manufacturing, quality, production, and analysis, to ensure designs meet customer requirements and are manufacturable and cost-effective.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or industrial engineering
• 2+ years of relevant engineering experience in product development, mechanical design, or related engineering work.
• 1+ year of experience and proficiency with CAD software, preferably Creo Parametric.
• 1+ year of experience designing components involving sheet metal and plastic molded parts.
• Understanding design for manufacturability, tolerance considerations, and engineering documentation practices.
• Familiarity with Windchill or similar product lifecycle/document management systems.

Desired Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of mechanical analysis tools, including FEA; experience with additional analysis methods is a plus.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and drive work to completion with appropriate guidance.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound engineering judgment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions, teams and customers.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $70,042.00-$96,309.00 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.

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, 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.

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].