Mechanical Design Technician

Requisition Number: 52941

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science. For more than 160 years, Corning has applied its unparalleled expertise in specialty glass, ceramics, and optical physics to develop products that have created new industries and transformed people’s lives.

Corning succeeds through sustained investment in R&D, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and close collaboration with customers to solve tough technology challenges.

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Job Description:

• Detail and document designs via models/drawings (INVENTOR) under direction of an engineer.
• Participate with other team members in generating and executing designs, project plans, estimates and schedules.
• Interact with internal and external suppliers to procure, deliver and implement hardware and equipment.

Specific Tasks:

• Detailing of mechanical parts/assemblies in Inventor.
• Generate and help manage drawings used to build equipment.
• Specify and procure mechanical equipment from outside vendors.
• Interact with machine shops to manage quotation, procurement and build of components.
• Setup, testing and debug of electromechanical systems. Optimization of same.
• Participate in project design and objective setting activities.
• Develop plans & schedules for implementing project objectives.
• Schedule and coordinate plant & outside trades support as required for equipment installation.
• Help plan & coordinate as well as participate in equipment/process startup & debug.
• Develop written documentation for equipment and procedures developed to support the project objectives.
• Interact with plant Drafting and PIMS organizations to ensure compliance with documentation requirements and standards.
• Help plan and participate in the training of personnel and production associates receiving equipment & process deployed by the project.

Work Style:

• Good communicator, at ease sharing information
• Team oriented
• Flexible, able/willing to work in broad range of duties
• Self starter, requires minimal supervision
• Hands-on ability with equipment & tools of the trade
• Ability to multitask and work on multiple projects

Useful Skills:

• Mechanical part detailing experience required
• Autodesk INVENTOR, 3-D CAD experience a must
• Windows Office Suite
• Mechanical Equipment - Design, procurement, Installation & Debug of manufacturing equipment
• Familiarity with pneumatic components/controls
• Experience with developing new equipment/processes

Education and Experience:

• Two year mechanical technical degree preferred (Will consider experienced candidates with demonstrated skills).
• 2 years of experience desired
• No Degree - 10 years of work experience.

This role does not support immigration sponsorship.

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. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Nearest Major Market: Wilmington