Mechanical Engineer

About the Role Mechanical Engineer in Painted Post, NY for an onsite role supporting the design, build, installation, and start-up of mechanical systems used in Corning’s manufacturing plants. Relocation assistance is available. Travel for this role averages around 50% depending on project phase and business need, with some periods higher and others lower. This position supports cross-functional project teams from concept generation and development through detailed design, build, system integration, and production start-up in manufacturing. The focus is on implementing robust, cost-effective mechanical systems in Corning’s manufacturing plants. What You'll Do

• Assigned to engineering project teams responsible for delivering robust, cost-effective mechanical systems for Corning’s manufacturing plants and processes
• Work with project team members to solve difficult mechanical engineering and equipment-related problems, resolve project-related issues, and develop a basic understanding of process and equipment design requirements
• Focus on the design, debug, installation, and start-up of mechanical systems, while developing understanding in areas such as material selection, error budgets, tolerance analysis, component specification, process requirements, and machine functionality
• Assist with proof-of-concept and prototype testing to validate design concepts
• Work with external engineering firms, equipment vendors, system integrators, and suppliers to deliver assigned responsibilities on time, on budget, and in support of process performance requirements
• Support generation of fabrication drawings using 2D and 3D software packages, installation drawings, and final drawing packages that reflect as-built conditions and meet Corning drawing standards
• Actively participate in system integration, debug, installation, production start-up, and training of plant personnel
• Report project activities, status, and issues on a periodic basis to project and department leadership
• Execute project assignments in a team-based, highly matrixed environment What We're Looking For
• Early-career mechanical engineer with hands-on project experience, strong problem-solving, and ability to collaborate with internal teams, external engineering partners, equipment vendors, system integrators, and suppliers
• Comfortable in a cross-functional environment and with external collaborators
• Willingness to travel ~50% (domestic with some international travel)
• Proactive and hands-on mindset Nice to Have
• Relocation assistance available Compensation & Benefits
• Relocation assistance available to eligible candidates.