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Engineer, Thermal Equipment Design

Corning
Painted Post, NY, US, 14870, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Sept 2025
💰 $94,192/yr($68,503/yr$94,192/yr)

About the role

Requisition Number: 71007

 

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 Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering division (MTE) is recognized as the leader in engineering excellence & innovative manufacturing technologies by providing diverse skills to Corning’s existing & emerging businesses.



We anticipate & provide timely, valued, leading edge manufacturing technologies and engineering expertise.  We partner with Corning’s businesses and the Science & Technology division. Together we create and sustain Corning’s manufacturing as a differential advantage.

Scope of Position

Thermal Equipment Design provides comprehensive design and engineering for Corning’s specialized processes. Thermal equipment creates the process environment for material transformation and phase change. This position includes design for melting, forming, heat treating, batching, and related process services.

 

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Comprehend and apply sound engineering principles in the design of thermally functioning process equipment
  • Application of engineering principles primarily in the fields of mechanical design, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics. Use of numerical and physical modeling
  • Collaboration with scientists and process experts as part of the engineering process
  • Collaboration with manufacturing operations to further define and receive new and modified process equipment
  • Observe and define incremental process equipment improvements
  • Lead small design teams, conduct manufacturing experiments, evaluate vendors, etc.
  • Equipment installation supervision and on-site commissioning as required

 

Travel Requirements: Must be available for significant travel, primarily domestic, to multiple locations to support business needs. International travel could be required as well.

Required Education

  • BS or MS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
  • Knowledge of mechanical design, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics
  • Strong desire and commitment to learn Corning’s thermal processes
  • Results oriented; delivery of tasks to project schedules
  • Ability to effectively communicate and work in a global environment

Desired Experiences

  • Knowledge of modeling for flow, thermal, and structural analysis, etc.
  • Experience with Solid Works, AutoCAD, Fluent, ANSYS, COMSOL, GOMA, etc.
  • Communication and presentation skills. Ability to communicate across research, development, engineering, commercial, and operations worldwide

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

 

The range for this position is $68,503.00 - $94,192.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

 

A job that shapes a life.  

Corning offers you the total package.  

 

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one

  • As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career.  We also offer a 401(k) sav

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