Senior Mechanical Development Engineer – Optical Connectivity (m/f/d)

Senior Mechanical Development Engineer – Optical Connectivity (m/f/d)

Role Purpose

In this role as a Senior Mechanical Development Engineer, you will promote the design, prototyping, and manufacturing of world-class, high-precision optical connectivity mechanical systems at SME (Subject Matter Expert) level. This is a dynamic position for a person to collaborate as part of Corning Precision Connectivity Design Engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Primary duties will involve supporting multi-disciplinary project teams to design, study, engineer and build precision connectivity mechanical components for the Telecommunications industry throughout the development process from conception to delivery.
• Experiences/Education - Required
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering / Technology related areas.
• Experience with 2D and 3D mechanical design/CAD software packages such as Solidworks and CREO Parametric.
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing according to ASME Y14.5-2009.
• Proficiency in Tolerance Analysis and Tolerance Allocation.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel for data analysis and presentation.

Required Skills

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the optical communications, semiconductor, or photonic components industry, with a proven track record in innovation and product development.

• Full comprehension of mechanical design practices, mechanical fabrication, and assembly techniques. Ability to develop basic and advanced process knowledge to validate design approach.

• High level of technical curiosity and ability to learn, develop, and advance technical skills in mechanical design, precision engineering and product development.

• Ability to function on a product development team of multi-disciplinary engineers, bringing mechanical design support to the Optical Integration team.

• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.

• Ability to translate engineering solutions to requirements, then further to product and/or equipment designs which deliver all required and promised performance criteria.

• Effectively use relevant measured and/or modeled data to drive decisions and actions.

• Determine and recommend best solution from a series of alternatives within given guidelines.

• Communicate effectively in various settings to provide and present necessary information to Project, Department, and Site leaders.

• Excellent English (spoken and written), German language skills is a plus. Desired Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to develop FEA and thermal modeling simulations.

• Proficient in numerical methods and simulation software (e.g., ANSYS, COMSOL)

• Knowledge of Molding manufacturing process is a plus.

• Knowledge of the Stage Gate Development Process.

• A job that shapes a life.

• Corning offers you the total package.

• Your well-being is our top priority. Our Compensation & Benefits package supports your health and well-being, your financial goals, and your career—from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentive programs are linked to key business results, ensuring you're rewarded when the company succeeds. When Corning wins, we all win.

• Our health and well-being benefits include company-funded retirement plan, paid leave, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.

• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling valued and recognized motivates us even more. That's why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate achievements and recognize colleagues who deliver exceptional performance.

• 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.