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# Sr. Staff Engineer, Precision Engineering

- **Company:** Corning
- **Location:** Corning, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $109,880.0 - $151,085.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks (CAD), Software Debugging
- **Published:** October 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3468599702&tx=DT10596UYT&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelors of Science in: Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Precision Engineering discipline (B.S. minimum, MS Preferred) with 15+ years of engineering experience
 * Minimum of 3-5 years in precision engineering (required)
 * Strong understanding of precision engineering principles
 * Experience in designing and building precision motion systems.
 * Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, & Inventor)
 * Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
 * Must be available for significant travel, primarily domestic, to multiple locations to support business needs. International travel could be required as well., * Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Precision Engineering discipline (B.S. minimum, MS Preferred) with 15+ years of engineering experience
 * Comfortable collaborating with a diverse project team
 * Self-motivated & results oriented.
 * Strong communication skills (verbal & written)
 * Excellent presentation skills
 * Proficiency with metrology tools and techniques (e.g., CMM, laser interferometer).
 * Strong knowledge of precision machining techniques and materials.
 * Innovative with strong technical curiosity
 * Track record of researching prior art and documenting Intellectual Property

## Description

Focus will be the development of robust precision machine systems that provide significant competitive advantage to Corning's businesses, and / or enable new products and product lines (prototype, and production capable machines)., * Interface with the R, D, E and M teams that are involved in the innovation and manufacture of new products and machine systems for any of Corning's Businesses

 * Design and analysis of first generation /next generation products, machines, machine fixturing and machine components from a robustness of design perspective.
 * Work with other project team members on solving difficult mechanical engineering related problems.
 * Develop deep understanding of process requirements to influence equipment design functionality & performance.
 * Integrate commercially available technologies and processes and effectively leverage external machine builders and system integrators.
 * Utilize internal lab facilities and equipment to develop proof of concept prototypes.
 * Work closely with multidisciplinary teams controls & process engineers, optical & glass scientists
 * 5% - 25% primarily within the US depending upon specific project assignment. Travel may be required during installation, debug, and start-up and for routine interaction with internal and external customers and suppliers.
 * Normal Business Hours (8 - 5, M - F), Flexibility in hours on an as needed basis