Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering

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.

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. Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives

Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light

Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Corning, NY . This is an onsite position working Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week , with flexibility as needed. Travel is expected to average around 50% depending on project phase and may include periods of higher or lower travel, extended domestic site support , and occasional international travel . Relocation assistance is available for this position.

If you are an early-career engineer looking for broad, hands-on experience , this role offers the opportunity to work across design, equipment installation, startup, and manufacturing support on systems that are critical to Corning’s operations. You will join a team with a strong track record of mentoring entry-level engineers , providing structured training , and giving new talent meaningful project responsibility early in their careers.

Contribute to engineering project teams responsible for delivering robust, cost-effective mechanical systems for Corning manufacturing plants and processes

Support the design, debug, installation, and startup of mechanical and thermal-related systems

Work with project team members to solve mechanical engineering and equipment-related problems and support project execution

Assist with prototype, proof-of-concept, and other testing used to validate design approaches and system performance

Partner with external engineering firms, equipment vendors, system integrators, and suppliers to deliver assigned project scope on time and within expectations

Support the development of fabrication and installation drawings and help ensure final drawing packages meet Corning standards and reflect as-built conditions

Participate in system integration, field support, startup activities, and training of plant personnel during key project phases

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering ; Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering may also be considered

0-2 years of relevant engineering experience , including professional experience, internship experience, or co-op experience in a manufacturing, industrial, mechanical systems, process equipment, or project engineering environment

Academic, internship, co-op, or professional experience involving mechanical design, thermal systems, heat transfer, fluid systems, or related process equipment

Ability to work effectively in a team-based, matrixed project environment

Experience with 2D/3D CAD or modeling tools, including SolidWorks

Experience supporting equipment installation, commissioning, startup, or field-based project work

Exposure to prototype development, proof-of-concept testing, or design validation

Interest in hands‑on engineering work within a manufacturing environment

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is$69,279.00-$95,259.00 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.

Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. 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.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability,veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io Corning Inc.