What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at Corning?
Date: Sep 12, 2026
Location: Canton, NY, US, 13617
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 77131
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The Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that provide more than 150 material formulations for glass, glass ceramics and fluoride crystals to meet demand for unique customer needs. Consequently, this segment operates in a wide variety of commercial and industrial markets that include display optics and components, semiconductor optics components, aerospace and defense, astronomy, ophthalmic products, telecommunications components and cover glass that is optimized for portable display devices.
Purpose of Position
Provide engineering support for all plant production and facility equipment to support daily operations while leading projects that improve efficiency, reduce costs, enhance quality, or increase throughput.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
- Collaborate daily with cross-functional teams including union trades, operators, safety personnel, and various engineering disciplines to support production needs through troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and optimization driving root cause analysis and repair of equipment.
- Manage and support critical engineering and development projects through design, installation, testing, and optimization phases.
- Project Management through all phases including project initiation, scope development, funding, and execution of small to medium scaled projects ($20k - $2M) to enable production improvements required by the business.
- Draft and review technical documentation, equipment layouts, SOPs, and mechanical schematics.
- Collaborate with division and company resources in technology and engineering to enhance project effectiveness.
- Partner with teams on new product and process launches, raw material changes, and equipment design modifications.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical, mechatronics, industrial, robotics, or related field.
- Minimum 2 years of engineering experience
- Excellent mechanical aptitude with the ability to apply hands-on experience across a wide range of applications.
- Experience supporting or leading technical projects.
- Skilled in reviewing, analyzing, interpreting, and drawing actionable conclusions from data.
- Results-driven with a high level of commitment to achieving goals.
- Ability to work extended hours as required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
*In order to comply with Corning’s government contract requirements at this location, if you receive an offer of employment for this position, you will need to provide documentation of your U.S. citizen status.
Desired Education and Experience:
- Proficient in AutoCad, Solidworks, or similar CAD software
- Experience with MS Office, Project & SharePoint
- Structured development and problem-solving skills (e.g. Innovation, KT, DMAIC).
Hours: Typically, 7 AM – 4 PM Monday – Friday.
Travel: Some travel should be expected, depending on project assignments. Typical travel requirement is less than 10% but can vary.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $81,104.00 - $111,518.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.
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- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
- As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
- Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
- Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.
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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. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.
Nearest Major Market: Massena
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $81,104 - $111,518