Job Title: Facilities Project Lead V (Facility Mechanical/HVAC Engineer)
Location: Painted Post, NY (Remote Home Base with 75% Domestic Travel)
Duration: Multi-year projects
Interview Process: Two Microsoft Teams Interviews
Position Overview
Corning Incorporated is seeking an experienced Facility Mechanical/HVAC Engineer to join the Corporate Engineering team. This role will provide engineering leadership and project oversight for HVAC and facility mechanical systems across multiple manufacturing and R&D sites. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in facility systems and strong project management capabilities, with the ability to travel extensively to support operations nationwide.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead facility mechanical and HVAC system engineering activities, including design, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
- Develop scope, estimates, schedules, and engineering documentation for capital and expense projects.
- Oversee the planning, execution, and close-out of facility projects, ensuring alignment with performance, cost, and schedule targets.
- Provide engineering guidance for HVAC, compressed air (CDA), process cooling water (PCW), process air, and related facility systems.
- Collaborate with process, plant, division, and R&D teams to support projects across multiple business units.
- Create technical specifications and ensure contractor and vendor compliance.
- Mentor internal engineers, contingent staff, and external contractors.
- Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (DMAIC, K-T, DESGN).
- Prepare forecasts and manage capital and expense budgets.
- Deliver technical reports and presentations to leadership teams.
Travel Requirements
- ~75% domestic travel to Corning sites and vendor locations.
- Long-term project assignments (multi-year duration).
Work Schedule
- Core Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Flexibility required for overtime, weekends, and off-shift work to support project milestones.
Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (required)
- FE or PE certification (preferred)
- Master’s in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)
Experience
- Minimum 10+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience
- Proven experience in HVAC and facility mechanical systems engineering
- Strong project leadership and execution background
Technical Skills
- HVAC design, installation, startup, and troubleshooting expertise
- Mechanical system analysis and problem-solving skills (DMAIC, K-T, DESGN)
- Project cost forecasting, estimating, and scheduling
- Proficiency with MS Project & SharePoint (preferred)
- Experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks (preferred)
- PMP/PMI certification (desired)
