Sr. Staff Engineer, Precision Engineering

About the role

The Sr. Staff Engineer, Precision Engineering will focus on 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).

Responsibilities

• 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 including controls & process engineers, optical & glass scientists.
• 5% - 25% primarily within the US depending upon specific project assignment. Travel may be required during installation, debug, and start-up and for routine interaction with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Normal Business Hours (8 – 5, M – F), Flexibility in hours on an as needed basis

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in: Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Precision Engineering discipline (B.S. minimum, MS Preferred) with 15+ years of engineering experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years in precision engineering (required)
• Strong understanding of precision engineering principles
• Experience in designing and building precision motion systems.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, & Inventor)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Must be available for significant travel, primarily domestic, to multiple locations to support business needs. International travel could be required as well.

Qualifications

• Comfortable collaborating with a diverse project team
• Self-motivated & results oriented
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written)
• Excellent presentation skills
• 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

Skills

• Strong understanding of precision engineering principles
• Experience in designing and building precision motion systems.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, & Inventor)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written)
• 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

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives
• Fixed contributions to a 100% company-paid pension benefit
• Military and family support programs
• Health and well-being benefits including 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)

Pay

$109,880.00 - $151,085.00 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.

Schedule

Normal Business Hours (8 – 5, M – F), Flexibility in hours on an as needed basis