Staff Engineer Facilities Mechanical
**Date:** Dec 10, 2025
**Location:** Durham, NC, US, 27712
**Company:** Corning
Requisition Number: 72380
**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.
Corning's Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering division (MTE) is recognized as the leader in engineering excellence & innovative manufacturing technologies by providing diverse skills to Corning's existing & emerging businesses.
We anticipate & provide timely, valued, leading edge manufacturing technologies and engineering expertise. We partner with Corning's businesses and the Science & Technology division. Together we create and sustain Corning's manufacturing as a differential advantage.
**Role Purpose**
Provide facility mechanical equipment (i.e. HVAC, CDA, PCW, PA, etc) engineering & project leadership in a corporate engineering group that supports all within Corning Incorporated. Apply fundamental engineering principles to develop, design & resolve solutions to a variety of technical problems related to HVAC and facility mechanical systems & processes. Develop criteria and specifications for various facility equipment, systems & processes. Oversee the design, build, installation, and commissioning of such equipment.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Deliver strong project leadership skills through the project initiation, planning, implementation and closeout phases
+ Develop project concepts, scopes, estimates, schedules, design, installation & startup documentation
+ Exercise sound judgment, solid engineering principles and utilize structured problem solving techniques
+ Lead, guide, coach & help develop internal Corning & contingent employees as well as external contractors
+ Actively work and participate in project teams in various roles and capacities
+ Effectively listen and communicate utilizing multiple channels and means
Travel Requirements: Must be available for significant travel, primarily domestic, to multiple locations to support business needs. Position could require international travel.
**Required Education**
+ BS degree in Mechanical Engineering
+ PE or FE preferred
+ MS in Mechanical Engineering preferred
+ 10 years of engineering & professional work experience
+ Excellent project leadership, HVAC engineering, installation and start-up skills
+ Able to apply HVAC & Mechanical engineering principles to concepts, designs, trouble shooting and solving problems
**Desired Experiences**
+ Proficient in MS Project & SharePoint
+ Experience with AutoCad and Solidworks
+ Professional Engineering Certification
+ PMI certification
**This position does not support immigration sponsorship.**
The range for this position is $91,827.00 - $126,263.00 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.
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**Nearest Major Market:** Durham
**Nearest Secondary Market:** Raleigh