Sr. Development Engineer, Mechanical Design

Requisition Number: 79234 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. 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. We are changing the world with: Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions Role Purpose Leads the mechanical design and analysis of forming equipment, tooling, fixtures, and prototype systems used in fiber draw and precision forming applications, within the Forming Equipment Technology team in Materials Forming Technology. Provides technical leadership for glass-related equipment projects, owning solutions from requirements and concept selection through detailed design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning, in partnership with research, development, engineering, and manufacturing. Key Responsibilities Lead the mechanical design of forming equipment, tooling, fixtures, and prototype systems using SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD software Independently own complete equipment and subsystem designs, including requirements definition, concept development, technical trade-offs, detailed design, and validation Perform and review tolerance stack-ups, machine design calculations, and stress and deflection calculations; develop and interpret FEA models to verify results and guide design optimization Create and review production-quality part drawings, assembly drawings, bills of material, and documentation for fabrication, procurement, assembly, and installation Lead mechanical design reviews to ensure designs meet functional, safety, reliability, manufacturability, maintainability, and cost requirements Work with process, controls, fabrication, and operations teams and fabrication vendors to define system requirements and integrate designs into complete equipment solutions Provide engineering support through equipment build, installation, startup, debug, commissioning, and validation, resolving complex design-related issues Document and communicate design decisions, calculations, test plans, validation results, and technical learnings Experiences/Education - Required BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience, or MS with 3+ years of relevant experience Advanced mechanical design capability using SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD software Demonstrated experience developing and reviewing production-quality part drawings, assembly drawings, bills of material, and design documentation suitable for fabrication, procurement, assembly, and installation Demonstrated ability to perform and review tolerance stack-ups, machine design calculations, and stress and deflection calculations, with experience developing and interpreting FEA models …

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