Mechanical Engineer in Corning

Energy Jobline ZR; Corning (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a senior mechanical design engineer to lead detailed mechanical designs of handling and process equipment for glass manufacturing. You will own the design, build, and debugging cycle and collaborate with vendor teams and internal specialists.

The role requires hands-on installation support, hands-on debugging at factory sites, and strong skills in SolidWorks and FEA, with travel up to 25%. BS in Mechanical Engineering is required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of mechanical equipment design experience.
• Proficient with SolidWorks.
• Experience with structural FEA analysis.
• Experience with design, install, start-up and debug.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with internal project team to understand design requirements.
• Independently determines and develops approaches to solutions.
• Responsible for installation and debug at factory site.
• Provide hands on input and insight into equipment installation and troubleshooting.
• Verify equipment build and layout against drawings.
• Coordinate installation plan with safety and plant receivers.
• Confer with Corning engineers and vendors to resolve equipment install or build discrepancies.
• Travel up to 25% to supplier or vendor locations for checks.

Skills

Mechanical design

Vendor management

Team collaboration

Hands-on install

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA software

Job description

Job Description

Scope of Position

• A senior mechanical design engineer responsible for providing detailed mechanical designs of handling and process equipment.
• Responsible for all aspects of the design, build and debug of equipment including vendor management. hands-on mechanical support for the installation, start-up and debug glass manufacturing process equipment.
• This includes working with a multi-functional team (mechanical, electrical, controls, facilities, IT, operations, etc.)
• Involves the application of mechanical principles encompassed in mechanics, hydraulics, thermodynamics, metallurgy, and machine design used for the design, production, operation, and use machinery of all types.

Requirements

• 7+ years of mechanical equipment design experience
• Proficient with SolidWorks
• Competent with structural FEA analysis
• Experience with design, install, start-up and debug of robust mechanical equipment suitable for the manufacturing environment.
• Ability to effectively manage mechanical and electrical trades executing equipment install and debug.
• Knowledge of machine guarding and safety practices and standards (OSHA, etc.)
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to collaborate and work with diverse teams (skills, , culture, , etc.)

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Technology required

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with internal project team to understand design requirements
• Independently determines and develops approaches to solutions
• Responsible for installation and debug at factory site
• Provide hands on input and insight into equipment installation and troubleshooting
• Verify equipment build and layout against drawings
• Coordinate installation plan with safety and plant receivers
• Confer with Corning engineers and vendors to resolve equipment install or build discrepancies.

Travel Requirements

• Potential travel of 25%
• Travel to a supplier or vendor may be required for equipment check-out before shipment.