Mechanical Engineer III (Manufacturing Equipment Design)

Mechanical Engineer III (Manufacturing / Equipment Design)

Pay Rate Range: $45.00 $57.00/hr. (DOE)
Employment Type: Contract (6 months; potential extension)
Schedule: Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Location: Wilmington NC (100% Onsite)
Job Code: CRNGJP

Overview

Tekberry is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer III to support our client Corning Incorporated a global leader in advanced materials and manufacturing technologies. This role focuses on the design development and industrialization of equipment used in optical fiber manufacturing processes.

This is a hands-on engineering role supporting prototype and pilot equipment development with the opportunity to contribute to next-generation manufacturing platforms that improve product quality efficiency and cost.

As a Tekberry W2 employee you will have access to health benefits including medical dental and vision options.

Position Summary

The Mechanical Engineer III will work within multi-disciplinary teams to design prototype and validate manufacturing equipment and process platforms. This role involves translating experimental concepts into scalable engineering solutions that enhance manufacturing performance across yield quality throughput and cost.

The ideal candidate has strong expertise in machine design materials and manufacturing processes along with the ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines to develop innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Design & Development

Design develop and improve manufacturing equipment and process platforms
Translate experimental concepts into engineering requirements and system designs
Prototype and pilot new equipment solutions for manufacturing applications
Apply risk management tools to ensure on-time project delivery

Testing & Validation

Design and execute equipment validation tests in lab and manufacturing environments
Analyze data draw conclusions and recommend improvements
Support industrialization of new equipment and processes

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Support

Work closely with electrical controls chemical and materials engineers
Collaborate with internal and external design experts
Participate in multi-disciplinary teams to improve manufacturing performance

Project & Process Support

Support budgeting and funding requests for equipment development projects
Document engineering designs test results and process improvements
Contribute to initiatives improving:

• Manufacturing yield
• Process efficiency
• Product quality
• Equipment utilization
• Energy and material usage

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field (e.g. Physics)
5 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering or equipment design
Strong understanding of:

• Machine design or system integration
• Material properties and applications
• Physical principles (heat transfer fluid mechanics dynamics etc.)
  Experience designing and executing experiments in lab and manufacturing environments
  Ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines
  Proficiency with 3D CAD software (AutoDesk Inventor preferred)
  Strong communication organization and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with manufacturing or materials processing equipment
Familiarity with:

• Machine controls (PLC motion control sensors)
• Safety systems and standards
  Experience with data analysis tools (Python Power BI JMP etc.)
  Knowledge of optical fiber manufacturing processes
  Experience with simulation/modeling tools (MATLAB Aspen Fluent)
  Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Work Environment

Fully onsite engineering and manufacturing environment
Hands-on role involving lab testing and plant-based validation
Collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams
Up to 10% domestic travel required

We need hard-working innovative engineers who thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced manufacturing environment. If youre ready to contribute to cutting-edge process and equipment development we want to hear from you!

Tekberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status. Tekberry is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).

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