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Corning

Specialty glass, ceramics, and tech components

Sr. Staff Engineer - Precision Engineering

Design EngineeringUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeCorning, NY, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Precision Engineering is required; a bachelor's degree is the minimum, and a master's degree is preferred.
  • At least 15 years of engineering experience.
  • At least 3–5 years of precision engineering experience.
  • Strong understanding of precision engineering principles.
  • Experience designing and building precision motion systems.
  • Proficiency with computer-aided design software such as SolidWorks and Inventor.
  • Must be available for significant travel, primarily domestic, to multiple locations; international travel may also be required.
  • Normal business hours are 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with flexibility as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Develop robust precision machine systems that provide competitive advantage or enable new products and product lines, including prototype and production-capable machines.
  • Interface with research, development, engineering, and manufacturing teams involved in innovation and manufacture of new products and machine systems across the company's businesses.
  • Design and analyze first- and next-generation products, machines, machine fixturing, and machine components for robustness.
  • Work with project team members to solve difficult mechanical engineering problems.
  • Develop a deep understanding of process requirements to influence equipment design functionality and performance.
  • Integrate commercially available technologies and processes, and leverage external machine builders and system integrators.
  • Use internal laboratory facilities and equipment to develop proof-of-concept prototypes.
  • Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including controls and process engineers and optical and glass scientists.
  • Travel primarily within the United States, with travel potentially required during installation, debugging, startup, and routine interactions with internal and external customers and suppliers.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Precision Engineering.
  • Comfort collaborating with a diverse project team.
  • Proficiency with metrology tools and techniques such as coordinate measuring machines and laser interferometers.
  • Strong knowledge of precision machining techniques and materials.
  • A track record of researching prior art and documenting intellectual property.

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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