Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Requisition Number: 70722

 

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, and automotive 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 

Role Purpose

The Mechanical Engineer will develop producible opto-mechanical designs that meet system performance and requirements flow-down. This includes conceptualizing mechanical designs, defining parts and materials, directing solid design models, and overseeing production drawings and documentation. Additionally, the Mechanical Engineer will perform or supervise tolerance, structural, thermal, and mechanism analyses, as well as support prototype development, verification testing, and design to cost.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Design and develop opto-mechanical systems for aerospace and defense and remote sensing environments, ensuring compliance with performance, reliability, and environmental requirements.
• Collaborate with optical designers to ensure seamless integration of optical and mechanical components.
• Lead the design and build of prototypes, including planning, assembly, and verification testing.
• We anticipate up to 10% travel for this role at times depending on the program. 

Experiences/Education - Required

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 12 years‚ performing opto-mechanical design and development optical systems layout, optical systems and geometric tolerancing.  Competency in finite element analysis and experience working with optical design software, optical system test setup and fixture design is desired.
• Experienced in:
  • Opto-mechanical engineering
  • Optical Systems
  • Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (ASME Y14.5)
  • Handling and securing Unclassified Controlled Information (CUI), ITAR.
  • Designing for precision manufacturing processes.
• Ability to lead cross functional teams (commercial, technical, operations) in execution of programs, risk management, problem solving and execution of strategy.
• Proven technical aptitude with ability to discern technical approaches by asking the right questions of the team and communicate updates across multiple organizational levels.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers.
• Able to make sound decisions by blending analytical thinking with practical judgment, bias toward action.

Experiences/Education - Desired

• MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Expertise in Solid modeling (SolidWorks preferred).
• Experience in Finite Element Analysis (NASTRAN, Ansys, and SolidWorks).
• Strong knowledge of precision manufacturing processes and optical system assembly.
• A passionate and creative problem solver.
• Experience with a Stage Gate Product Development Process.
• Entrepreneurial attitude and approach toward creat