Staff Engineer, Precision Engineering Technologies
- Corning, NY
- $94,161-129,472 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Join us.Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what's possible. How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations - not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.Come break through with us.Corning's Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering division (MTE) is recognized as the leader in engineering excellence & innovative manufacturing technologies by providing diverse skills to Corning's existing & emerging businesses.We anticipate & provide timely, valued, leading edge manufacturing technologies and engineering expertise. We partner with Corning's businesses and the Science & Technology division. Together we create and sustain Corning's manufacturing as a differential advantage.Position PurposeFocus will be the development of robust precision machine systems that provide significant competitive advantage to Corning's businesses, and / or enable new products and product lines (prototype, and production capable machines).Requirements
- Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Precision Engineering discipline (B.S. minimum) or related
- 5+ years of engineering experience
- Strong understanding of precision engineering principles
- Experience in designing and building precision motion systems
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, & Inventor)
- Proficiency with metrology tools and techniques (e.g., CMM, laser interferometer)
- Strong knowledge of precision machining techniques and materials.
- Innovative with strong technical curiosity
- Track record of researching prior art and documenting Intellectual Property
- Interface with the R, D, E and M teams that are involved in the innovation and manufacture of new products and machine systems for any of Corning's Businesses
- Design and analysis of first generation /next generation products, machines, machine fixturing and machine components from a robustness of design perspective
- Work with other project team members on solving difficult mechanical engineering related problems
- Develop deep understanding of process requirements to influence equipment design functionality & performance
- Integrate commercially available technologies and processes and effectively leverage external machine builders and system integrators
- Utilize internal lab facilities and equipment to develop proof of concept prototypes
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams controls & process engineers, optical & glass scientists
- Travel may be required during installation, debug, and start-up and for routine interaction with internal and external customers and suppliers
- As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.
- Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.
- 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.
- 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 peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.