Mechanical Engineer

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads development of theoretical models, new processes, new materials, testing methods or equipment to apply to process, design or manufacturing issues.
• Leads technical teams in solving complex problems on new product and process development.
• Designs experiments and develops testing methods to validate theoretical models.
• Develops new processes and improved equipment design.
• Develop products, processes and technologies to meet cost objectives and customer specifications.
• Provides technical leadership in troubleshooting.
• Communicates technical plans, technical solutions and approaches both up and down the organization to technical and non-technical audiences.
• May have direct report responsibilities including career development and ongoing performance feedback.
• Coaches, mentors and/or develops team members and emerging SMEs.
• Identifies, secures and prioritizes necessary tools and resources.
• Leads small to medium technical projects.
• Contributes to organizational, strategic or commercial problem solving.
• Links with commercial and new business organizations for product attributes, customer special requests, and other technical inquiries or testing.
• Uses and champions the Innovation Process and Manufacturing Excellence Engineering principles.
• Documents findings and communicates learnings through RTR Reports.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Values others and sets an example, contributing to a positive behavior in safety, workplace culture, and valuing the Individual.
• Works in a collaborative manner within and outside of their own work group.
• Coaches and mentors, sharing knowledge for the benefit of Corning and all employees.
• Demonstrates technical capability - influences the direction and provides technical guidance.
• Delivers impactful results by conceiving, demonstrating, or implementing technologies that can impact sales and profitability.
• Protects institutional knowledge & intellectual property, contributing as a primary author on formal written reports.

Corning Puts YOU First!

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.
• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.
• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.