Mechanical Engineer III
Corning· startup· Materials science· Oct 23, 2026 · 4d ago
Hemlock, MI, US, 48626
In office
Full-time
Senior
$137K–$186K est.
7+ years exp
Job description
Requisition Number: 79229
The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us.
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.
How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.
At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.
Come break through with us.
Our Solar business delivers industry leading, U.S.-made solar components. We manufacture hyper-pure polysilicon, high-quality solar wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, leveraging our leadership in advanced manufacturing to serve growing energy demand. You will be a part of advancing critical U.S. supply chains and delivering unmatched quality and reliability to customers.
Role Purpose
The Mechanical Engineer III provides experienced, hands-on engineering leadership for manufacturing equipment and operations within a solar wafer production environment. This role owns complex equipment troubleshooting, reliability and maintenance improvements, root cause investigations, technical documentation, and equipment-related projects from problem identification through implementation. The engineer independently resolves complex equipment issues, drives sustainable corrective actions, improves equipment reliability, performance, and uptime, and serves as a technical resource for maintenance and operations teams.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and engineering support for plant equipment and manufacturing operations
• Identify root causes of equipment issues and implement corrective actions that improve safety, reliability, and performance
• Lead equipment reliability and continuous improvement efforts to reduce downtime and improve long-term equipment performance
• Manage spare parts strategies and strengthen preventive maintenance programs to support equipment readiness and maintenance effectiveness
• Maintain and improve CMMS content, PM tasks, and equipment history to support effective maintenance execution
• Own equipment-related technical documentation, including drawings, manuals, and maintenance procedures
• Ensure equipment-related work supports plant safety requirements, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) expectations and safe work practices
• Partner with maintenance, production, quality, and other engineering functions to resolve issues and drive sustainable equipment improvements
• Execute equipment-related projects including new equipment installation, upgrades, modifications, and startup support
• Support project execution through scope development, vendor coordination, installation planning, technical review, and implementation
Work Hours
• Standard Hours (Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm)
• Managing a 24/7 plant structure, so occasional support when needed.
Education/Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field
• 7+ years of manufacturing, plant engineering, or equipment engineering experience
Required Skills
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting ability in a manufacturing or plant environment
• Experience improving equipment reliability, maintainability, and operational performance
• Experience with CMMS systems, preventive maintenance practices, and maintenance-related documentation
• Experience with spare parts management, technical documentation, and equipment standards
• Familiarity with lockout/tagout (LOTO), machine safety expectations, and safe execution of equipment-related work
• Strong root cause problem-solving skills with the ability to move from issue identification to implementation
• Experience executing equipment-related projects such as installations, upgrades, and modifications
• Proficiency with CAD tools for equipment-related drawings and modifications
Desired Skills and Education
• Experience supporting equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting equipment used in solar wafer manufacturing or similar industrial processes
Soft Skills
• Hands-on and action-oriented
• Self-motivated with strong follow-through
• Comfortable balancing urgent plant support with longer-term project work
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• High level of accountability and commitment
• Ability to delegate and direct cross functional team
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $95,227.00 - $130,938.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.
A job that shapes a life.
Corning offers you the total package.
Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.
• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make 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.
Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com .
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