Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Automation

Corning Incorporated; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

Pension plan with fixed contributions

401(k) matching

Health and wellbeing benefits

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Newton, North Carolina, seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead robust, cost‑effective automation and process machine systems for our manufacturing plants. You will head cross‑functional teams through concept, design, build, integration, installation, and startup.

The role requires 5+ years in mechanical design, strong Proficiency in SolidWorks/Inventor, AutoCAD, and GD&T, and experience with automation, robotics, and system integration.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and development of production machinery, automated systems, or process equipment.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and/or Inventor, AutoCAD, and GD&T.
• Experience with mechanical design practices, automation systems, robotics, material handling, and system integration.
• Strong project management, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop machine design concepts, detailed mechanical designs & specifications.
• Design and support prototype and production process equipment through build, integration, and startup.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and process equipment issues and develop practical, robust solutions.
• Identify equipment design improvements, conduct proof-of-concept testing, collect and evaluate data, and implement design improvements.
• Coordinate with external machine builders, system integrators, and suppliers to deliver integrated systems on time and within budget.
• Prepare and review construction and installation drawings and ensure as‑built documentation meets standards.
• Support engineering projects for equipment installation, capacity expansion, machine debug, and operations handoff.
• Track project schedules, expenditures, and progress, and report results to stakeholders.

Skills

Mechanical design

Automation systems

Project coordination

Problem-solving

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD

GD&T

Job description

Corning Incorporated in Newton, North Carolina, seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead robust, cost‑effective automation and process machine systems for our manufacturing plants. You will head cross‑functional teams through concept, design, build, integration, installation, and startup.

The role requires 5+ years in mechanical design, strong Proficiency in SolidWorks/Inventor, AutoCAD, and GD&T, and experience with automation, robotics, and system integration.