Mechanical Design Engineer - Furnace & Thermal Equipment

Corning Incorporated; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 94,311 - 129,678; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Pension plan

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Employee recognition

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in the United States seeks an equipment development SME to drive the design and delivery of custom, high‑temperature, development‑ or pilot‑scale equipment. You will join fast-paced teams delivering next‑generation systems for advanced materials processing and new product lines.

You will collaborate with process and technology experts to define requirements, lead prototyping, and coordinate with vendors to ensure robust, manufacturable solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum BS degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years experience with equipment design, machine design or equipment development.
• Broad knowledge of materials, fabrication methods, and tolerance analysis.
• Strong 3D CAD modeling and simulation tools to optimize designs.
• Experience integrating robotics, automation, furnaces, sensors, and controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead or participate in equipment delivery teams from requirements to testing.
• Design and support installation of development- and pilot-scale equipment.
• Define requirements with process and technology experts and optimize designs.
• Interface with vendors, machine shops, and integrators to fabricate and evaluate equipment.
• Lead hands-on prototyping and testing as needed.
• Prepare technical material and design documentation for reviews.
• Coordinate across process areas to align system-level performance.

Skills

Mechanical design

Materials knowledge

Tolerance analysis

Prototyping

Vendor collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA

CFD

Job description

Role Purpose

Corning is strengthening its Ribbon Ceramics (RC) equipment capability to support growth in new applications within the MCP Capability Group. This role will serve as an equipment development subject matter expert (SME), supporting the development and delivery of new custom systems to enable innovation growth programs. This position participates on fast‑paced technology teams that deliver systems to enable next‑generation and new products to market. The primary focus is the development and delivery of custom‑designed, high‑temperature, robust process equipment that provides a competitive advantage to Corning’s businesses and enables new product lines. Equipment will be development‑scale or pilot‑scale in nature.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate on or lead equipment delivery teams as part of a fast‑paced technology organization. Establish plans from requirements, design, execution and acceptance testing.
• Conceptualize, design, build, and support installation and debugging of development‑scale and pilot‑scale custom equipment for advanced materials processing.
• Work closely with process and technology experts to establish requirements, understand trade‑offs, and deliver optimized equipment designs.
• Interface with and manage external vendors, machine shops, and integrators to fabricate, integrate and evaluate equipment.
• Lead hands‑on prototyping and testing as required.
• Prepare and present technical material and design documentation for team and stakeholder reviews.
• Coordinate across process areas to build a shared understanding of system‑level performance and capabilities.

Experience / Education – Required

• Minimum BS degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years experience with equipment design, machine design or equipment development in related field.
• Strong mechanical design skills with broad knowledge of:
  • Materials and material behavior
  • Fabrication methods (machining, forming, molding, etc.)
  • Tolerance stack‑ups and error budgets
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks preferred) and use of simulation tools to optimize designs and/or demonstrate feasibility (e.g., FEA, CFD).
• Excellent command of engineering fundamentals with the ability to apply them to practical, innovative designs; capable of proposing and extending state‑of‑the‑art solutions.
• Experience integrating commercially available technologies such as robotics, automation equipment, furnaces, sensors and controls into robust manufacturing solutions.
• Bench‑scale prototyping experience.

Experience / Education – Desired

• Specific technical experiences desired in one or more of these areas:
  • Roll‑to‑roll (R2R) equipment design
  • High‑temperature furnaces or thermal processing equipment
  • Advanced ceramics or similar materials processing
• Demonstrated results in a high‑tech, fast‑paced, and dynamic environment.
• Manufacturing and/or pilot manufacturing experience for advanced products.
• Use of internal lab facilities and equipment to develop proof‑of‑concept prototypes.
• Leveraging external vendors and system integrators to deliver complex equipment.
• Experience leading technical teams and managing projects.
• Ability to systematically combine theory, modeling, and mechanistic understanding into practical problem‑solving and knowledge delivery.

Position Information

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.

Benefits

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well.
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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 a reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [e-mail].