Staff Development Engineer

Role Purpose

Corning is strengthening its Ribbon Ceramics (RC) equipment capability to support growth in new applications within the MCP Capability Group. This role will serve as an equipment development subject matter expert (SME), supporting the development and delivery of new custom systems to enable innovation growth programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate on or lead equipment delivery teams as part of a fast-paced technology organization. Establish plans from requirements, design, execution and acceptance testing.
• Conceptualize, design, build, and support install and debug development-scale and pilot-scale custom equipment for advanced materials processing.
• Work closely with process and technology experts to establish requirements, understand trade-offs, and deliver optimized equipment designs.
• Interface with and manage external vendors, machine shops and integrators to fabricate, integrate and evaluate equipment.
• Lead hands-on prototyping and testing as required.
• Prepare and present technical material and design documentation for team and stakeholder reviews.
• Cook up across process areas to build a shared understanding of system-level performance and capabilities.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Minimum BS degree in mechanical engineering or related field
• 5+ years experience with equipment design, machine design or equipment development in related field
• Strong mechanical design skills with broad knowledge of:
• Materials and material behavior
• Fabrication methods (machining, forming, molding, etc.)
• Tolerance stack-ups and error budgets

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Specific technical experiences desired in one or more of these areas:
• Roll-to-roll (R2R) equipment design
• High-temperature furnaces or thermal processing equipment
• Advanced ceramics or similar materials processing

Experiences/Education - Desired

Demonstrated results in a high-tech, fast-paced, and dynamic environment.

Manufacturing and/or pilot manufacturing experience for advanced products.

Use of internal lab facilities and equipment to develop proof-of-concept prototypes.

Leveraging external vendors and system integrators to deliver complex equipment.

Experience leading technical teams and managing projects.

Ability to systematically combine theory, modeling, and mechanistic understanding into practical problem-solving and knowledge delivery.

Pay

The range for this position is $94,311.00 - $129,678.00 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.