Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Corning, NY

Position Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to design, build, install, and troubleshoot mechanical equipment used in glass manufacturing. The candidate will work with internal engineering teams and vendors to ensure equipment is properly designed, installed, tested, and ready for production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design mechanical equipment and machinery using SolidWorks.
• Perform structural FEA analysis to ensure equipment strength and reliability.
• Work with engineering teams to understand project requirements.
• Support equipment building, installation, startup, and troubleshooting.
• Verify equipment installation and layout against engineering drawings.
• Coordinate equipment installation with plant teams, vendors, and contractors.
• Identify and resolve mechanical design and installation issues.
• Ensure equipment meets safety standards, including OSHA requirements.
• Travel to vendor and plant locations when required.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Mechanical Technology.
• 7+ years of mechanical equipment design experience.
• Strong knowledge of SolidWorks.
• Experience with structural FEA analysis.
• Hands-on experience with equipment design, installation, startup, and debugging.
• Knowledge of machine guarding and OSHA safety standards.
• Ability to manage mechanical and electrical trades during installation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Important Role Details:

• Location: Onsite (relocation at candidate's own expense is acceptable).
• Travel: Up to 25% domestic travel.
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week; overtime may be required, including weekends or holidays.
• Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work in the US for at least 18 months.
• Interview Process: Initial Microsoft Teams interview with the manager, followed by a second-round interview with additional team members.

Important Note: This is not a design-only position. Candidates must be comfortable working hands-on with equipment builds, installation, startup, and troubleshooting.