Senior Opto-Mechanical Scientist - Precision Systems Lead

Corning, Inc.; City of Corning (NY); Vor Ort; USD 112.000 - 153.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Bonuses & incentives

Company-paid pension

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Parental leave

Family support

Fitness program

Life insurance

Disability coverage

EAP

Recognition program

Zusammenfassung

Corning is seeking a Precision Mechanical Sr. Staff Scientist to lead design, development, and integration of advanced mechanical systems with sub-micron precision across the full product lifecycle.

You will drive technology exploration, mentor engineers, and collaborate with optics, electronics, materials, and manufacturing teams to ensure performance, reliability, and manufacturability of next-generation solutions. Travel is limited to under 15% and international opportunities may arise.

Qualifikationen

• Ph.D. in Engineering or related discipline +5 years relevant industrial experience
• Expert-level proficiency in precision mechanical design, analysis, and fabrication
• Advanced knowledge of CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and simulation tools (ANSYS, COMSOL)
• Strong background in materials selection, mechanics, and manufacturing processes
• Proven track record of delivering complex mechanical systems from concept through production
• Strong data analysis, technical writing, and presentation skills; MS Office proficiency
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in high-performance teams
• Excellent communication for technical and business audiences

Aufgaben

• Lead the design and analysis of precision mechanical systems, assemblies, and components for new products and process platforms
• Develop and validate prototypes using advanced modeling, simulation, and experimental techniques
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—optics, electronics, materials, and manufacturing—to ensure seamless system integration
• Define technical requirements, performance metrics, and validation protocols for mechanical solutions
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical challenges, applying root-cause analysis and innovative solutions
• Document technical work, present findings to stakeholders, and contribute to intellectual property
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within project teams
• Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and industry best practices in precision engineering
• Less than 15% travel, potential international

Kenntnisse

Precision mechanical design

Prototyping & testing

System integration

Cross-functional collaboration

Root-cause analysis

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Data analysis

Documentation

Communication

Ausbildung

Ph.D. in Engineering or related discipline +5 years

M.S. in Engineering or related discipline +10 years

B.S. in Engineering or related discipline +15 years

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ANSYS

COMSOL

Jobbeschreibung

Corning is seeking a Precision Mechanical Sr. Staff Scientist to lead design, development, and integration of advanced mechanical systems with sub-micron precision across the full product lifecycle.

You will drive technology exploration, mentor engineers, and collaborate with optics, electronics, materials, and manufacturing teams to ensure performance, reliability, and manufacturability of next-generation solutions. Travel is limited to under 15% and international opportunities may arise.