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Corning Incorporated is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Corning, NY. This is an onsite position working Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week, with flexibility as needed. Travel is expected to average around 50% depending on project phase and may include periods of higher or lower travel, extended domestic site support, and occasional international travel. Relocation assistance is available for this position.

If you are an early-career engineer looking for broad, hands-on experience, this role offers the opportunity to work across design, equipment installation, startup, and manufacturing support on systems that are critical to Corning’s operations. You will join a team with a strong track record of mentoring entry-level engineers, providing structured training, and giving new talent meaningful project responsibility early in their careers.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to engineering project teams responsible for delivering robust, cost-effective mechanical systems for Corning manufacturing plants and processes
• Support the design, debug, installation, and startup of mechanical and thermal-related systems
• Work with project team members to solve mechanical engineering and equipment-related problems and support project execution
• Assist with prototype, proof-of-concept, and other testing used to validate design approaches and system performance
• Partner with external engineering firms, equipment vendors, system integrators, and suppliers to deliver assigned project scope on time and within expectations
• Support the development of fabrication and installation drawings and help ensure final drawing packages meet Corning standards and reflect as-built conditions
• Participate in system integration, field support, startup activities, and training of plant personnel during key project phases

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering may also be considered
• 0–2 years of relevant engineering experience, including professional experience, internship experience, or co-op experience in a manufacturing, industrial, mechanical systems, process equipment, or project engineering environment
• Academic, internship, co-op, or professional experience involving mechanical design, thermal systems, heat transfer, fluid systems, or related process equipment
• Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based, matrixed project environment

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Experience with 2D/3D CAD or modeling tools, including SolidWorks
• Experience supporting equipment installation, commissioning, startup, or field-based project work
• Exposure to prototype development, proof-of-concept testing, or design validation
• Interest in hands-on engineering work within a manufacturing environment