Mechanical Analysis Engineer

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical analysis supporting optical assemblies for survival environments, including random vibration, mechanical shock, and temperature extremes
• Evaluate failure modes such as bolted joint slip, material yielding, brittle fracture, fatigue damage, and bonded joint integrity
• Evaluate operational performance including elastic/thermo-elastic deformation, heat transfer impacts, and dynamic response
• Define assumptions, margins, and recommendations traceable to requirements to inform design decisions
• Support verification testing, development experiments, and requirements-driven reporting
• Collaborate with mechanical design engineers, optical engineers, and customers during technical reviews

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, or equivalent
• 5+ years of applied mechanical analysis experience using FEA and other analytical methods
• Proficiency with at least one mainstream structural FEA tool
• Experience supporting hardware development and verification testing
• Ability to work onsite in Keene, NH, or Fairport, NY

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with optical or opto-mechanical systems (stability-sensitive structures, tight alignment/tolerance requirements)
• Proficiency with Nastran or Ansys software
• Experience correlating structural models to test data
• Ability to work with export-controlled information (e.g., CUI/ITAR)

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives
• 100% company-paid pension benefit and 401(k) matching
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and family building support
• Paid parental leave and paid time off
• Employee recognition programs

About the Company

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. Our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible, serving markets in life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar energy.