Melting Equipment Design Engineer **Date:** Oct 31, 2024 **Location:** Corning, NY, US, 14831 **Company:** Corning Requisition Number: 65215 Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share. We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives. Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 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 **Scope of Position:** An excellent opportunity to support and develop in one of Corning Incorporated's key engineering organizations supporting new, innovative and challenging technologies, while working within an experienced and progressive team environment. Responsibilities will be focused around the design, installation, operation and maintenance of glass melting equipment. The primary role will be in supporting current projects, providing logistical support, vendor interaction, equipment checkout as well as local project support collaborating with facility engineering reviewing layouts and providing onsite installation support. Activities would also include working with design teams, providing feedback for improvements from facilities, manufacturing and vendors to ensure the most up to date technology is reflected in design documentation. **Day-to-Day Responsibilities:** + Participate on project teams supporting the overall effort through processing and monitoring process equipment orders including refractories, steel and precious metals. + Be the first point of contact between the vendors and the project team. + Provide onsite support at vendors (Internal and External) throughout the fabrication process and final checkout. + Support and provide guidance through the fabrication, installation and construction activities and provide support start-up of the melting process. + Provide the project or task with sound innovative thinking, problem solving skills and customer focus. + Receive direction or guidance from a senior department member to develop/strengthen melting engineering competencies. + Provide CAD support as needed. + Once competent in the technology, the position also has potential to lead to technical project leadership. Travel is required to Corning’s worldwide operations. Frequency and duration vary according to project stage and status. Travel may include project meetings, equipment installation, and commissioning. **Required Education and Experience:** + BS in Engineering (Mechanical) + Mechanical Engineering skills/experience + Understanding of thermal design (Heat Transfer, Heat Balance) + Strong hands on application skills. + Experience with Solidworks and/or CAD software + Project management and organizational skills + Results oriented; delivery of tasks to project schedules. + Ability to effectively communicate and work in a global environment; across research, development, engineering, commercial, and operations worldwide. + Ability to effectively as technical member of a larger project team. **Desired Experience and Skills:** + 1+ years of experience in Mechanical or Equipment Design + Problem Solving Skills + Communication and teamwork skills + Independent work and self-initiative + Organization and planning of work **This position does not support immigration sponsorship.** The range for this position is $65,346.00 - $89,852.00 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. ​ **Corning Puts YOU First!** We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning. + Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to ourand celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions. + Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs. + Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career. + Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities. + Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at. **Nearest Major Market:** Corning