Sr. Engineer, Mechanical

Corning Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 83,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

100% company-paid pension

401(k) match

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Corning Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop mechanical systems transitioning R&D concepts into scalable automation and production-ready equipment.

You will create robust mechanisms, assemblies, and tooling for high-volume manufacturing, applying DFMA and GD&T while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role requires 5+ years of design experience, proficiency in major CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, Inventor), and travel up to 50% domestically.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years of mechanical design experience in manufacturing, automation, or capital equipment environments.
• Experience designing mechanisms, structural assemblies, and precision components for production use.
• Experience supporting technology transfer, NPI, and production scale-up.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and drawing tools listed (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, Inventor).
• Experience cross-functional with engineering, manufacturing, quality teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% domestically; occasional international travel.
• 8+ years of relevant experience; advanced degree may substitute for some experience.
• MS or PhD preferred in related fields.
• Strong GD&T, tolerance analysis, DFMA, FMEA, FEA, and design validation experience.
• Background in industrial automation and high-throughput equipment.
• Experience with Windchill/Teamcenter/Enovia and Lean methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components, assemblies, automation systems, tooling, fixtures, and custom equipment for advanced manufacturing.
• Apply DFM/DFA/DFMA to develop robust, cost-effective designs.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to deliver production-ready solutions.
• Support technology transfer, pilot builds, NPI, and manufacturing deployment.
• Perform tolerance analysis, GD&T, and select materials for parts and assemblies.
• Manage design docs, BOMs, revisions, and ECO/ECR in PLM systems.
• Assist with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and design validation.
• Coordinate with suppliers and contract manufacturers for manufacturability and qualification.

Skills

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

DFM/DFMA

FMEA

FEA

Design validation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

MS/PhD in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Siemens NX

Autodesk Inventor

Windchill

Teamcenter

Enovia

Job description

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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 businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer designs and develops mechanical systems that transition advanced technologies from R&D into scalable, production-ready manufacturing. This role converts early-stage concepts into robust mechanical designs for automation systems, tooling, fixtures, custom equipment, and precision assemblies, supporting the full design lifecycle from concept through pilot, NPI, technology transfer, and manufacturing deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components, assemblies, automation systems, tooling, fixtures, and custom equipment for advanced manufacturing applications
• Apply DFM/DFA principles to develop robust, serviceable, cost-effective, and scalable designs
• Partner with mechanical, process, controls, manufacturing, and quality teams to deliver integrated production-ready solutions
• Support technology transfer, pilot builds, NPI, and production scale-up from R&D into manufacturing
• Perform tolerance stack-up analysis, apply GD&T, and select appropriate materials for machined parts, sheet metal, weldments, and precision assemblies
• Manage design documentation, BOMs, revisions, and ECO/ECR processes within PDM/PLM systems
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, design validation, and continuous improvement as systems are deployed and optimized
• Partner with suppliers, machine shops, contract manufacturers, and integrators to support manufacturability, cost, and supplier qualification activities

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of mechanical design experience in manufacturing, automation, industrial equipment, or capital equipment environments
• Experience designing mechanisms, structural assemblies, and precision components intended for production use
• Experience supporting technology transfer, NPI, production scale-up, and production readiness from R&D or pilot environments
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and detailed drawing tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, Siemens NX, Autodesk Inventor, or equivalent
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams
• Experience managing design documentation in PDM/PLM systems and through ECO/ECR change processes
• Ability to travel up to 50% domestically, with occasional international travel
• 8+ years of relevant experience; advanced degree may be considered in lieu of some experience
• MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• Strong experience with GD&T, tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA/DFMA, FMEA, FEA, and design validation processes
• Background in industrial automation, motion control, mechatronics, pneumatic/hydraulic systems, or high-throughput manufacturing equipment
• Experience with PDM/PLM platforms such as Windchill, Teamcenter, or Enovia
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and structured NPI processes

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is$83,134.00-$114,310.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

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 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, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• 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.
• 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 recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

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] .