Senior Staff Precision Engineer

Corning Incorporated; Painted Post (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Bonuses

Long-term incentives

Peer recognition program

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of high‑temperature glass manufacturing equipment. You will oversee precision design from concept through start-up, setting tolerancing strategies and directing FEA/multiphysics analyses.

Collaboration with global teams and a focus on quality and safety are essential. The role demands deep knowledge of mechanical design, GD&T, and thermal stability, with strong communication skills to coordinate across multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 8–10+ years in mechanical design of precision equipment or machinery.

Responsibilities

• Set technical direction for mechanical design of new equipment.
• Define tolerance strategies and error budgets for manufacturability.
• Perform and guide FEA and multiphysics analyses to inform decisions.
• Design for thermal and dimensional stability in high-temperature environments.
• Lead design reviews and risk assessments across sites.
• Drive innovation and contribute to technology roadmaps.

Skills

GD&T

FEM/Multiphysics

SolidWorks

Thermal stability

Leadership/communication

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

M.S. preferred

Tools

ANSYS

COMSOL

Abaqus

SolidWorks (tool)

Job description

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.
Corning’s Display Technologies segment manufactures glass substrates for active matrix liquid crystal displays(“LCDs”) that are used primarily in LCD televisions, notebook computers and flat panel desktop monitors.

Role Purpose

Corning Glass Innovations is seeking a member of its design team to serve as the team's technical expert in precision mechanical design for new high-temperature glass manufacturing equipment. This role provides technical leadership and decision making on precision mechanical design, including design reviews, risk assessments, and technical forums, and advances the precision design methods and standards used in new equipment development. The role leads the mechanical design of complex, high-precision equipment from concept through detailed design, fabrication, installation, and start-up, ensuring all quality, cost, and safety requirements are met. It also partners with the Science and Technology Division and manufacturing sites to deliver new technology into Corning's plants.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting technical direction for the mechanical design of new equipment
• Defining tolerancing strategies, tolerance stack-ups, and error budgets to ensure functional precision and manufacturability
• Performing and directing FEA and multiphysics analysis to guide design decisions
• Designing for thermal and dimensional stability in high-temperature environments, including thermal expansion, distortion, and creep
• Applying precision machine design principles to equipment architecture and motion systems
• Providing independent technical review of designs, and leading design reviews and risk assessments
• Driving innovation: developing new equipment concepts and contributing to technology roadmaps and intellectual property
• Leading the technical scope of multi-site projects, working with project leaders on scope, schedule, and budget
• Communicating technical decisions and results to management
• Interacting with domestic and international manufacturing sites and the Science and Technology Division

Travel And Hours

• 20% combined local, national, and international
• Monday-Friday 8am-5pm flex hours as needed

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (e.g., Aerospace Engineering) required; Masters preferred
• 8-10 + years of mechanical design experience, including precision machinery or equipment (e.g., semiconductor, optics, aerospace, machine tools, or high-temperature process equipment)
• Demonstrated record of designing and delivering complex, high-precision equipment from concept through implementation
• Experience applying a multidisciplinary approach to design and to solving difficult manufacturing problems
• Glass industry experience not required
• Expert-level mechanical design, including GD&T, tolerance analysis, and stack-up / error budgeting
• Deep knowledge of precision machine design principles, including stiffness, exact constraint, alignment, and thermal and dimensional stability
• Strong structural and thermal analysis skills, with multiphysics modeling experience (e.g., ANSYS, COMSOL, Abaqus)
• Strong understanding of fabrication and machining processes and their impact on achievable tolerances
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
• Recognized technical expertise, serving as a go-to resource on complex mechanical design problems
• Ability to lead through influence rather than direct authority, including with international teams across time zones and cultures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Glass melting and/or forming equipment experience
• Knowledge of high-temperature materials (refractory, precious metal, and ceramic) and their mechanical behavior
• Precision motion control and metrology / measurement systems experience
• Record of invention, patents, or technical publications
• Manufacturing plant experience, including equipment installation and start-up

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

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, and career from day one

• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.
• 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.
• 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 peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.

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, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
• 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.

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].