Staff Engineer, Thermal Equipment Design

Staff Engineer, Thermal Equipment Design

Requisition Number: 71404

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. Join us to help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and deliver lifesaving medicines.

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. In this position you will provide the leadership to plan, scope, coordinate and control complex projects related to design for melting, forming, heat treating, batching, and related process services. You will act as the lead on one or more projects and provide technical leadership on thermal equipment related projects.

• Provide technical leadership on one or more projects; primary technical leadership on thermal equipment projects
• Propose, scope, and implement projects requiring engineering analysis
• Apply sound engineering principles in the design of thermally functioning process equipment
• Use engineering principles—mechanical design, heat transfer, fluid mechanics—and numerical and physical modeling
• Collaborate with scientists and process experts as part of the engineering process
• Collaborate with manufacturing operations to further define and receive new and modified process equipment
• Recommend and implement improvements to mechanical equipment
• Oversee equipment installation and on‑site commissioning as required
• Coordinate with project managers and other team members to meet project goals
• Effectively communicate plans, progress, and problems to all concerned parties
• Develop and update engineering documentation
• Be available for significant travel, primarily domestic; international travel may be required

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering (Chemical may be considered)
• Minimum 5 years of project, engineering, and design experience
• Experience working in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Strong technical fundamentals with thermal equipment

• Knowledge of modeling for flow, thermal, and structural analysis
• Experience with Solid Works, AutoCAD, Fluent, ANSYS, COMSOL, GOMA, etc.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Salary range: $94,161.00 – $ (full‑time). Starting pay depends on location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives aligned with key business results
• 100% company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions; matching to 401(k) up to 12% of pay
• Health and wellness benefits: medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company‑paid life insurance, disability, disease management, paid time off, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Recognition program celebrating successes and rewarding 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. 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.

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• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing