Mechanical Engineer IV

Location: Corning, NY/100% onsite

Duration: 12+ Months

Job Type: Contract

Maximum Submissions per Supplier: 3

Note: Interview Process: Interviews will be via Teams meeting. Initial interview with manager, then panel interview. Immigration Status: Must be eligible to work in the US for a minimum of 18 months. Interview Process: Interviews will be via Teams meeting. Initial interview with manager, then panel interview. Travel Requirements: Approx. 25% travel. Travel to a supplier or vendor may be required for equipment check-out before shipment. Work Schedule: Typical 40 hours per week. May require working weekends/holidays or longer days to support schedule.

Top 3 Keywords: 1- Precision Motion System Design 2- Mechanical Equipment Design (10+ years) 3- SolidWorks & Structural FEA

Top Required Skills:

• Precision mechanical design & motion systems
• Equipment design, build, installation & debug
• SolidWorks & structural analysis (FEA)

Must-Have Skills (Hard Requirements):

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics (required)
• 10+ years of mechanical equipment design experience (required)
• Strong understanding of precision engineering principles
• Hands-on experience designing and building precision motion systems
• Proficiency with SolidWorks
• Experience performing structural FEA analysis
• Experience designing, installing, starting up, and debugging manufacturing equipment
• Strong problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to work hands-on in manufacturing and R&D environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse, cross-functional teams

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience designing custom tooling and fixturing
• Experience supporting fiber or connector manufacturing equipment
• Vendor management experience
• Experience working in high-precision or advanced manufacturing environments

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Lead detailed mechanical design of precision motion systems, tooling, and fixturing
• Own all phases of equipment design, build, vendor coordination, and debugging
• Provide hands-on mechanical support for installation, start-up, and debug of manufacturing equipment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, controls, facilities, IT, and operations
• Independently develop engineering solutions to complex mechanical problems
• Verify equipment builds and layouts against engineering drawings and specifications

Requirements:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics (mandatory)
• Minimum of 10+ years of mechanical design experience
• Strong background in precision engineering and machine design
• Ability to support on-site installation and debugging at R&D and factory locations
• Experience working with vendors and resolving equipment build or installation discrepancies