*Date: *Jan 7, 2025

Location: 

Hemlock, MI, US, 48626

*Company: *Corning

Requisition Number: 64031

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 

   

Purpose of the Position:

The Mechanical Technician will design, analyze, and optimize mechanical components and systems used in  production. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering, CAD design, and manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems, including panels, mounting structures, trackers, and balance of system (BOS) components.
• Perform analysis and simulations to validate design concepts, optimize performance, and ensure compliance with technical specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical, manufacturing, procurement, and quality assurance, to translate design requirements into manufacturable products.
• Utilize computer-aided design (CAD) software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA) to create detailed 3D models, drawings, and specifications for mechanical parts and assemblies.
• Conduct feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and risk assessments for proposed design solutions, evaluating factors such as manufacturability, durability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Generate documentation, including bill of materials (BOM), design documentation, test plans, and technical reports, to support product development and manufacturing processes.
• Participate in design reviews, prototype testing, and validation activities, providing technical expertise and recommendations to resolve design issues and optimize product performance.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) and change orders (ECO), ensuring smooth transition and integration of design changes into production.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing teams, resolving design-related issues, implementing process improvements, and optimizing production workflows.

• Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in mechanical work and participate in professional development activities and knowledge-sharing sessions.

   

Work Hours:

Standard Hours (Monday -- Friday, 8am-5pm).