Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Corning Incorporated; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 94,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & incentives

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Parental leave

Paid time off

EAP

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in North Carolina seeks a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to provide hands-on engineering support for equipment construction, installation, debugging, and startup at domestic and international locations.

You will lead mechanical design, drive safety, quality, and schedule, mentor teams, coordinate procurement, and communicate project status to leadership. Travel may be required; immigration sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 2–7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on work with mechanical tools and measurement equipment.
• Strong teamwork, adaptability, and a commitment to safety.
• Solid understanding of mechanical systems, piping/P&IDs, drive trains, and pneumatic/electromechanical actuators; translate requirements into equipment designs and schematics.
• Experience using AutoCAD®, Inventor, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project.
• Background in manufacturing or construction environments.
• Strong communication, presentation, and project management capabilities.
• Experience in optical fiber manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design, installation, modification, debugging, and startup of new and existing manufacturing equipment.
• Develop and execute project plans with emphasis on safety, quality, schedule, cost, reliability, and IP protection.
• Direct and mentor technicians, contractors, designers, and junior engineers during fabrication, installation, testing, and startup activities.
• Coordinate materials and services to support project execution, including design changes, procurement, vendor communication, expediting, tracking, receiving, and documentation.
• Promote a proactive safety culture by identifying hazards, risk assessments, and safe execution of activities.
• Communicate project status, risks, resource needs, and schedule impacts to teams and leadership.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical work

Teamwork & safety

Translate requirements to designs

Communication & PM

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD®

Inventor

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

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.

Requisition Number: 78653

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.

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to provide hands‑on engineering support for equipment construction, installation, debugging, and startup at both domestic and international locations. This role plays a key part in overseeing internal teams and contract personnel during installation and conversion projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design, installation, modification, debugging, and startup of new and existing manufacturing equipment.
• Develop and execute project plans with strong emphasis on safety, quality, schedule, cost control, equipment reliability, and protection of intellectual property.
• Direct and mentor technicians, contractors, designers, and junior engineers during fabrication, installation, testing, and startup activities.
• Coordinate required materials and services to support project execution, including design changes, procurement, vendor communication, expediting, tracking, receiving, and documentation.
• Promote a proactive safety culture by identifying hazards, participating in risk assessments, and ensuring safe execution of hands‑on and contractor activities.
• Communicate project status, technical risks, resource needs, and schedule impacts effectively to project teams and leadership.

Required Education & Skills

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• At least 2 - 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Skilled in hands‑on work with mechanical tools and measurement equipment.
• Strong teamwork, adaptability, and a commitment to safety.
• Solid understanding of mechanical systems, piping/P&IDs, drive trains, and pneumatic/electromechanical actuators. Ability to interpret engineering requirements and translate them into equipment designs and schematics.

Desired Skills

• Experience using AutoCAD®, Inventor, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project.
• Background in manufacturing or construction environments.
• Strong communication, presentation, and project management capabilities.
• Experience in optical fiber manufacturing is a plus.

Travel Requirements

• Typical travel can range from a few days to a few weeks during the project initiation phase. During the deployment phase of the project, travel may be full‑time.
• Travel will be required to Corning Optical Fiber and Cable Manufacturing sites in North Carolina and potentially international.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $94,311.00 - $129,678.00 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.

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].