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Corning

Specialty glass, ceramics, and tech components

Senior Staff Precision Engineer

Design EngineeringUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timePainted Post, NY, USA$111.1k - $152.8k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, such as Aerospace Engineering, is required; a master's degree is preferred.
  • 8–10+ years of mechanical design experience, including precision machinery or equipment such as semiconductor, optics, aerospace, machine tools, or high-temperature process equipment.
  • A demonstrated record of designing and delivering complex, high-precision equipment from concept through implementation.
  • Experience applying a multidisciplinary approach to design and solving difficult manufacturing problems.
  • Expert-level mechanical design knowledge, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, tolerance analysis, and stack-up/error budgeting.
  • Deep knowledge of precision machine design principles, including stiffness, exact constraint, alignment, and thermal and dimensional stability.
  • Strong structural and thermal analysis skills, with multiphysics modeling experience such as ANSYS, COMSOL, or Abaqus.
  • Strong understanding of fabrication and machining processes and their impact on achievable tolerances.
  • Proficiency in 3D computer-aided design; SolidWorks is preferred.
  • Recognized technical expertise and experience serving as a go-to resource on complex mechanical design problems.
  • Ability to lead through influence rather than direct authority, including with international teams across time zones and cultures.
  • Experience with glass melting and/or forming equipment is desired.
  • Knowledge of high-temperature materials, including refractory, precious metal, and ceramic materials, and their mechanical behavior is desired.
  • Experience with precision motion control and metrology/measurement systems is desired.
  • A record of invention, patents, or technical publications is desired.
  • Manufacturing plant experience, including equipment installation and start-up, is desired.
  • Immigration sponsorship is not supported.

Responsibilities

  • Set technical direction for the mechanical design of new equipment.
  • Define tolerancing strategies, tolerance stack-ups, and error budgets to ensure functional precision and manufacturability.
  • Perform and direct finite element analysis and multiphysics analysis to guide design decisions.
  • Design for thermal and dimensional stability in high-temperature environments, including thermal expansion, distortion, and creep.
  • Apply precision machine design principles to equipment architecture and motion systems.
  • Provide independent technical review of designs, and lead design reviews and risk assessments.
  • Develop new equipment concepts and contribute to technology roadmaps and intellectual property.
  • Lead the technical scope of multi-site projects, working with project leaders on scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Communicate technical decisions and results to management.
  • Interact with domestic and international manufacturing sites and the Science and Technology Division.
  • Lead the mechanical design of complex, high-precision equipment from concept through detailed design, fabrication, installation, and start-up, ensuring quality, cost, and safety requirements are met.
  • Partner with the Science and Technology Division and manufacturing sites to deliver new technology into Corning's plants.

Desired Qualifications

  • Glass melting and/or forming equipment experience.
  • Knowledge of high-temperature materials, including refractory, precious metal, and ceramic materials, and their mechanical behavior.
  • Precision motion control and metrology/measurement systems experience.
  • Record of invention, patents, or technical publications.
  • Manufacturing plant experience, including equipment installation and start-up.
  • A master's degree.

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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