Sr. Mechanical Facilities Engineer

Corning, Inc.; Hemlock (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

100% company-paid pension

401(k) matching

Health and welfare benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Corning, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Facilities Engineer to lead reliability, maintenance, and continuous improvement of mechanical systems across a major facility in Michigan.

You will drive preventive and predictive maintenance, upgrade critical equipment, and supervise trades, engineering, and contractors to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations. The role requires a strong mechanical engineering background, 8+ years in industrial facilities, and leadership in maintenance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 8+ years experience in mechanical systems within industrial facilities.
• PE license, CMRP, or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as mechanical SME for facilities equipment and guidance to teams.
• Lead maintenance optimization, root-cause analysis, and equipment improvement initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and improve preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance plans.
• Establish equipment criticality rankings, SOPs, job plans, and spare-parts inventories.
• Coordinate with contractors and internal teams for repairs and capital projects.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance across systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and maintenance staff.

Skills

HVAC systems

Pumps & piping

Predictive maintenance

Root-cause analysis

Maintenance planning

Project management

CAD (AutoCAD/SolidWorks)

Industrial facilities

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CMMS

Job description

Requisition Number: 79422

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Purpose of the Position

The Sr. Mechanical Facilities Engineer will be responsible for leading the reliability, maintenance, operation, and continuous improvement of mechanical systems within the facility, including HVAC, plumbing, piping, utilities, recycling, and process-support equipment. This role will ensure the safe, efficient, reliable, and compliant operation of critical facilities infrastructure supporting manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical engineering background, extensive industrial facilities experience and demonstrated ability to lead maintenance and capital improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the mechanical subject-matter expert for facilities equipment, providing technical guidance to Skilled Trades, maintenance supervision, operations, engineering, and external contractors.
• Team up with Skilled Trades and supervision on system reliability, maintenance optimization, root‑cause analysis, and equipment improvement initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive, predictive, and condition‑based maintenance plans for mechanical systems to reduce downtime, improve asset reliability, and extend equipment life.
• Establish equipment criticality rankings, maintenance strategies, standard operating procedures, job plans, and recommended spare‑parts inventories for critical facilities assets.
• Support maintenance planning and scheduling by ensuring work orders, maintenance procedures, equipment documentation, and parts requirements are accurate and available within the CMMS.
• Conduct regular inspections, performance assessments, and reliability reviews to ensure systems operate efficiently and comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis for recurring equipment failures, mechanical system issues, and unplanned downtime; recommend and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Oversee the installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and optimization of mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, piping, pumps, compressed air, vacuum systems, water systems, recycling systems, and process‑support equipment.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, Skilled Trades, and internal teams to complete mechanical system repairs, upgrades, shutdown work, and capital projects safely and effectively.
• Support planning and execution of planned outages, equipment shutdowns, turnarounds, and emergency repairs to minimize disruption to facility and production operations.
• Collaborate with other departments to support facility projects, expansions, utility upgrades, equipment installations, and manufacturing requirements.
• Review mechanical designs, drawings, specifications, and contractor proposals to ensure maintainability, reliability, safety, code compliance, and alignment with facility standards.
• Monitor energy consumption, utility usage, and equipment performance; identify and recommend cost‑effective solutions to improve energy efficiency, system capacity, and sustainability.
• Ensure all mechanical systems comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA, EPA, building codes, and applicable engineering standards.
• Support management‑of‑change activities for mechanical system modifications, ensuring documentation, risk reviews, training, and maintenance requirements are completed prior to implementation.
• Maintain up‑to‑date documentation of mechanical systems, including equipment manuals, P&IDs, drawings, maintenance logs, system operating procedures, compliance reports, and asset records.
• Participate in emergency response activities related to mechanical system failures, utility interruptions, environmental events, and other facilities emergencies.
• Provide technical mentoring, coaching, and knowledge transfer to junior engineers, maintenance personnel, and operations teams.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in mechanical engineering, facilities reliability, maintenance, and energy management.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in mechanical engineering, participating in professional development activities and knowledge‑sharing sessions.

Work Hours

• Standard Hours (Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm)
• Managing a 24/7 plant structure, so occasional off‑hours, weekend, and emergency support will be required as needed

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering field.
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical systems, installation, reliability, maintenance, or operation within an industrial or manufacturing facility.
• Demonstrated experience supporting maintenance and operation of critical facilities equipment and utility systems.
• Experience leading mechanical projects, maintenance initiatives, system upgrades, or reliability improvement efforts.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP), or equivalent certification preferred.

Required Skills

• In‑depth knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, piping, pumps, compressed air, vacuum, water, and other industrial mechanical utility systems.
• Strong understanding of mechanical equipment reliability, failure modes, predictive maintenance technologies, and root‑cause analysis methodologies.
• Experience developing preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, equipment criticality assessments, job plans, and spare‑parts recommendations.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) for system design, modifications, and drawing review.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, equipment specifications, blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and building codes related to mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards applicable to mechanical design and systems, such as ASME, ANSI, ISO, OSHA, and EPA requirements.
• Experience with facility maintenance management software (CMMS) for tracking maintenance activities, asset history, work orders, and maintenance metrics.
• Excellent critical‑thinking skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Strong project‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, budgets, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Efficient in Microsoft applications, including Excel, Visio, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, leadership, Skilled Trades, and external vendors.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of energy‑management systems, energy conservation initiatives, and sustainability practices.
• Understanding wastewater treatment, industrial water systems, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with PLCs, building automation systems, and other automation systems used in facility operations.
• Experience with vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound, oil analysis, or other predictive maintenance technologies.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment with specialized process equipment.
• Experience in semiconductor, or similar advanced‑manufacturing environments.

Soft Skills

• Effective communication and people skills to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and external vendors.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to communicate technical challenges, risk assessments, and solutions clearly to management and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Strong ownership mindset, with a focus on safe, reliable, efficient, and compliant facility operations.
• Ability to work independently in a critical, fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to influence without direct authority

This role is essential to ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the facility’s mechanical systems, directly supporting operations and overall production goals.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship

The range for this position is $95,227.00 - $130,938.00 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.

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] .