Entry Level R&D Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Rochester, NY

Requisition Number: 75885

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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.​   

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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

Scope of Position: 

Broaden and extend Corning Inc.’s competency in the field of opto-mechanical system design, development, and implementation for a variety of applications from prototype to plant floor manufacturing.  This will require an individual familiar with developing, promoting, and implementing the following; unique opto-mechanical designs for products and processes, an understanding of micron and sub-micron metrology principles and methods, the ability to develop instrumentation specifications, error budgets, and quantify measurement uncertainty, the ability to use and understand (impact and limitations) state of the art computer modeling and analysis software packages for data analysis and display, support project management from concept to manufacturing transfer at a manufacturing location, be proactive in the propagation of engineering principles and practices within Corning.

Day to Day Responsibilities: 

• Interface and work with the Development, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams that are involved in the innovation and manufacture of new products and processes within Corning’s Advanced Optics’ precision optics, laser optics, and metrology instruments businesses.
• Focus will be on the design, drafting, and analysis of first generation /next generation products, instruments, and machine fixturing/components for robustness of design from the conceptual phase through to verification of performance on first article prototypes.
• Work with other project team members solving difficult mechanical and opto-mechanical engineering issues and general process engineering understanding.
• Work as a team member/advisor during the development of new precision instruments, qualification benches, component design for different departments and work groups.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• 2+ years’ experience in mechanical engineering
• High level of technical curiosity will enable unique solutions to technical challenges.

• Strong fundamental understanding of mechanical design principles, fixture design, ergonomics, material handling, machining processes, GD&T, CMM inspections, error budgets.
• Ability to function as a technical leader in a highly matrixed project teams.
• Self-starter able to complete objectives and meet timelines independently.

• Decision Making and Problem Solving – able to review data and facts and weigh options using a systematic approach to solve problems (decision making analysis tools, performance budgets, etc.)
• Planning/ Prioritizing/Goal Setting – manage multiple projects; establish plan and use goals to guide actions; schedule people and tasks to complete projects

Desired Skills:

• Entrepreneurial and forward-thinking approach to work.
• Knowledge of glass and precision manufacturing.
• Experienced with CREO, Solidworks, and Autocad design software.
• Experience with use of standard computer modeling and analysis software packages used in design of mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of precision engineering principles.
• Prior experience moving a new product / manufacturing process from development into manufacturing.
• Demonstrated skills in 2-D and 3-D CAD, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, and knowledge of ANSI Y14.5-1994 drafting standard.
• Familiar with state of the art technologies in the following areas: electro-mechanical drive systems, fluid power, pneumatics, robotics, material handling, alignment, part sensing, and safety standards.

Travel Requirements:

• Estimated travel at <10% depending upon specific project assignment.
• Travel may be required for routine interaction with internal and external customers and suppliers.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $82,974.00 - $114,090.00 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. 

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Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. 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 accommodations@corning.com.