Mechanical Design Engineer II Optical Communications New Product Development

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop fiber optic hardware components and assemblies in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary product development environment Collaborate closely with customers and cross-functional teams, including molding, prototyping, fabrication, manufacturing, quality, production, and analysis, to ensure designs meet customer requirements and are manufacturable and cost-effective Utilize CAD (Creo) to create and refine parts and assemblies involving sheet metal, plastic molded components, and user-centered mechanical design approaches Apply engineering principles; including participating in root cause analysis, performing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and other relevant mechanical evaluations, to support product design, tolerance development, DFM, validation, optimization, reliability, and cost reduction efforts Contribute to a systems-level product development approach, ensuring designs are developed as part of an integrated product architecture rather than in isolation Use and contribute to Windchill or similar document management systems to maintain accurate design records, drawings, specifications, and product documentation Drive rapid prototyping through generating designs, participating in design reviews, testing, and implementation of design improvements based on data and/or customer feedback Required Education Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or industrial engineering 2+ years of relevant engineering experience in product development, mechanical design, or related engineering work 1+ year of experience and proficiency with CAD software, preferably Creo Parametric 1+ year of experience designing components involving sheet metal and plastic molded parts Understanding design for manufacturability, tolerance considerations, and engineering documentation practices Familiarity with Windchill or similar product lifecycle/document management systems Desired Experiences Working knowledge of mechanical analysis tools, including FEA; experience with additional analysis methods is a plus Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and drive work to completion with appropriate guidance Strong problem-solving skills and sound engineering judgment Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions, teams and customers This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $70,042.00 - $96,309.00 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. 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 aspirations, and career from day one. Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win. As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family. Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions. 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. 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 [email protected] .