Corning

Specialty glass, ceramics, and tech components

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Design EngineeringUpdated on Nov 14

Full-timeShanghai, ChinaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in mechanical equipment or system design in manufacturing facilities.
Proficiency in 3D computer-aided design and 2D drafting, such as SolidWorks, Inventor, or AutoCAD, and engineering drawing standards including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing; ability to release complete manufacturing and installation packages.
Strong knowledge of mechanical motion principles and mechanism design, including servo and linear motion, gears, cams, belt and chain drives, bearings, pneumatics, and vacuum; ability to collaborate with controls teams.
Capability in design verification and troubleshooting, including tolerance analysis, design and process failure mode and effects analysis, failure analysis, and root-cause analysis.
Workable written and oral English.

Responsibilities

Research, develop, design, and validate complex mechanical modules, tooling, fixtures, and automation mechanisms; drive root-cause investigations.
Lead mechanical designs for equipment and systems, including 3D models, 2D drawings, tolerance stack-up, bills of materials, and installation layouts; conduct or approve design reviews and technical documentation.
Define design strategies, evaluate tradeoffs, manage technical risks, and ensure compliance with applicable safety and engineering standards.
Develop engineering specifications, acceptance criteria, and technical requirements for mechanical equipment contracting, including fabrication, machining, assembly, and installation; lead supplier technical alignment.
Lead and execute assigned mechanical projects, providing technical and project-management leadership for safe, timely, and economical execution, including scope definition, schedule and cost control, vendor management, factory and site acceptance testing, commissioning, and handover.
Lead cost estimation and capacity and capability enhancement for mechanical projects; ensure complete and accurate deliverables, including drawings, calculation notes, manuals, spare-parts lists, and technical sheets; drive standardization and knowledge sharing.
Improve equipment performance and capability, including overall equipment effectiveness, precision, reliability, and safety, and advance technical roadmaps and standardization.
Lead mechanical concept and design, supplier development, installation and commissioning, qualification, and training for new equipment and production-line introductions.
Provide cross-functional technical leadership with process, electrical and controls, quality, and environmental health and safety teams on complex problem-solving, reliability, and continuous-improvement programs.

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with basic simulation, including finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamics.
Project-management skills, including leading cross-functional execution and managing suppliers effectively.
Good written and oral English.
Familiarity with mechanical, heat-transfer, and flow simulation.

Requisition Number: 78185

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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 Purpose

Owns mechanical equipment/system architecture and key technical decisions for manufacturing equipment; leads design, integration and continuous improvement to deliver safe, reliable and economical solutions from concept through commissioning and lifecycle support.

Day to Day Responsibilities

Researches, develops, designs, and validates complex mechanical modules, tooling, fixtures and automation mechanisms; drives root cause investigations.
Leads mechanical designs for equipment/systems (3D models, 2D drawings, tolerance stack-up, BOM and installation layouts); conducts/approves design reviews and technical documentation.
Exercises independent judgment to define design strategies, evaluate tradeoffs, manage technical risks, and ensure compliance with applicable safety and engineering standards.
Develops/provides engineering specifications, acceptance criteria and technical requirements for mechanical equipment contracting (fabrication, machining, assembly, installation); leads supplier technical alignment.
Leads and executes assigned mechanical projects; provides technical and project management leadership to ensure safe, timely and economical execution (scope definition, schedule/cost control, vendor management, FAT/SAT, commissioning and handover).
Leads/conducts cost estimation and capacity/capability enhancement for mechanical projects; ensures complete and accurate deliverables (drawings, calculation notes, manuals, spare parts lists and technical sheets) and drives standardization/knowledge sharing.
Equipment performance/capability improvement (OEE, precision, reliability, safety) and technical roadmap/standardization
New equipment/new line introduction: lead mechanical concept/design, supplier development, installation/commissioning, qualification and training
Cross-functional technical leadership (process, electrical/controls, quality, EHS) on complex problem solving, reliability and continuous improvement programs

Experiences/Education - Required

Bachelor’s degree or above
Major in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering or related fields
At least 5 years of experience in mechanical equipment/system design in manufacturing facilities
Proficient in 3D CAD and 2D drafting (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD) and engineering drawing standards (GD&T); able to release complete manufacturing/installation packages.
Strong knowledge of mechanical motion principles and mechanism design (servo/linear motion, gears, cams, belt/chain drives, bearings, pneumatics/vacuum); able to collaborate effectively with controls teams.
Demonstrated capability in design verification and troubleshooting (tolerance analysis, DFMEA/PFMEA, failure analysis, root cause); familiar with basic simulation (FEA/CFD) is a plus.
Workable written and oral English

Experiences/Education - Desired

Good project management skills: able to lead cross-functional execution and manage suppliers effectively.
Good written and oral English.
Open-minded, and with independent thinking; with engineering curiosity and passion.
Familiar with mechanical, heat transfer, and flow simulation.

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 [email protected].

About the Company

Corning

Specialty glass, ceramics, and tech components

Corning develops and manufactures specialty glass, ceramics, and related components for a range of industries. Its engineered glass and ceramic materials are produced and integrated into devices and systems such as smartphone screens, high‑performance displays, optical networks, automotive emissions controls, and life‑science equipment. The company differentiates itself with a broad portfolio across multiple markets, material science expertise, reliable supply, and end‑to‑end components and systems. Its goal is to help customers achieve performance and reliability by providing durable, high‑quality materials and connected solutions that scale with growing demand.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Corning, NY
Founded: 1851

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