Mechanical Engineer **Date:** Jun 12, 2025 **Location:** Wilmington, NC, US, 28405 **Company:** Corning Requisition Number: 69154 **The company built on breakthroughs. ​ ** **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.  Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use. **Role Purpose** Responsible for leading or working within multi-discipline teams to Prototype and Pilot Equipment Design for optical fiber manufacturing processes and products. Design, develop, improve and industrialize Optical Fiber manufacturing platforms (platform = process + equipment) for existing or revolutionary manufacturing processes, thereby enabling new products with advantaged attributes and/or step-change reductions in manufacturing cost. Translate understanding and experimental solutions to engineering requirements, then further to process and/or equipment designs which deliver performance criteria. **Key Responsibilities** + Use established processes to identify concepts for manufacturing equipment, design, build and test selected concepts as an individual and in teams, and utilize risk management tools to ensure on-time delivery + Designing and executing equipment validation test in a manufacturing plant; analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and making recommendations + Collaborating with other equipment/machine design experts within and outside of OFC development organization + Securing funding via appropriation requests and expense budgeting processes to support equipment design and development + Communicating and documenting results and equipment designs **Required Education** + Working knowledge of physical phenomena (static and dynamic physics, heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics, optics, etc.) with a strong background in machine design or machine systems integration + The ability to work with other engineering disciplines (Electrical/Controls, Chemical/Materials) to create prototype and industrial process equipment design solutions + Sound understanding of material properties and capabilities for use in machine design + Knowledge/experience in materials processing equipment for manufacturing + Ability to design and carry out experiments in lab and manufacturing environments + Familiarity with 3-D CAD software (AutoDesk Inventor preferred) **Desired Experiences** + Working knowledge experience of Machine Controls (motion control, sensor technologies, PLC programming, etc…) and safety systems + Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously + Knowledge of optical fiber properties, applications, and manufacturing + Proficient in DMAIC and MEE methodologies for problem solving + Experience with data processing software (e.g. Jump, Python, PowerBI) and MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Modeling simulation software optional (e.g. Aspen, Matlab, Fluent) + Proficient in AutoDesk Inventor 3-D CAD **This position does not support immigration sponsorship.** The range for this position is $101,784.00 - $139,953.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO. Pay Grade: Grade C Employee Referral Amount: $1,500.00 USD **Nearest Major Market:** Wilmington