Senior Equipment Engineer - Hands-On R&D & Pilot Ops

Corning Incorporated; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Pension

Paid time off

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a hands-on engineer to support development, research, and pilot-scale operations. You will troubleshoot equipment and mechanical systems, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with scientists and technicians to translate evolving needs into practical engineering solutions, supporting new equipment installations and process introductions, while ensuring safety and environmental

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent technical experience
• Track record of delivering results in a technical or engineering environment
• Demonstrated knowledge in a technical field
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting ability, especially with equipment and mechanical systems
• Ability to work directly with equipment in a practical, fast-moving engineering environment
• Project team membership
• Willingness to collaborate with scientists, technicians, and other technical partners

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day hands-on engineering and troubleshooting support across development, research, and pilot-scale operations
• Troubleshoot equipment, mechanical systems, material flow, and related technical issues, identify root cause, and implement corrective actions
• Support equipment modifications, setup changes, repairs, and documentation in an iterative development environment
• Partner with scientists, technicians, and other engineers to develop practical solutions for evolving process and equipment needs
• Support new product and process introductions through equipment installation, certification, training, and operational support
• Build technical understanding of equipment, materials, and process interactions in focused engineering areas
• Support safe equipment operation and compliance with safety and environmental requirements

Skills

Hands-on troubleshooting

Equipment experience

Mechanical systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Equivalent technical experience

Tools

Prototype equipment

Job description

Corning Incorporated is seeking a hands-on engineer to support development, research, and pilot-scale operations. You will troubleshoot equipment and mechanical systems, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with scientists and technicians to translate evolving needs into practical engineering solutions, supporting new equipment installations and process introductions, while ensuring safety and environmental