Facilities Engineer
Corning · Fairport, NY
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Reliability
- Base pay
- $82k–$112k
- Travel
- 10%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Corning (industrial) in Fairport, NY. Consequently, this segment operates in a wide variety of commercial and industrial markets that include display optics and components, semiconductor optics components, aerospace and defense, astronomy, ophthalmic products, telecommunications components and.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, PLC, Automation, CNC, Casting, SolidWorks
- Base pay
- $82k–$112k
- Day to day
- about 10% travel
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Reliability Engineer roles in New York: typical posted base $94k–$130k. This one lists $82k–$112k.
Median of the low and high ends of 16 live postings that list pay, out of 19 reliability engineer openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
New York plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 18 other live reliability postings in New York.
- Base pay
- About 13% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $94k–$130k, from 15 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- EHS / safety 32%
- ✓ Team leadership 32%
- ✓ PLC 32%
- Root cause 26%
- ✓ Lean 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Casting, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Corning
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- The posting says about 10% travel. Between which sites?
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This plant: Corning in Fairport
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Full description from CorningAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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 good judgment, sound engineering principles and utilize structured problem-solving techniques.
- ◆Lead, guide, coach & help develop internal Corning & contingent employees as well as external contractors.
- ◆Procurement – Assemble RFQ’s, bids, and solicit quotes from suppliers and contractors. Procure goods and services through internal procurement buyers and systems.
- ◆Contractor Management – work with and manage external contractors to maintain and install facilities systems and equipment. Manage contractor work via direct supervision including site
Required Qualifications
- ✓BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering / Engineering Technology or similar
- ✓3+ years of engineering & professional work experience
- ✓Construction and facility system experience (HVAC, Chillers, Compressed Air, Vacuum, Controls, etc.)
- ✓Excellent project leadership, engineering, installation and start-up skills
- ✓Able to trouble shoot, solve problems & engage others for additional support if needed
- ✓Problem solving skills leveraging structured methodExcellent communication, social & soft skills
- ✓Excellent presentation skills
- ✓Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Requirements
- ✓Travel requirement < 10%
- ✓Most travel is limited to immediate surrounding area
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Requisition Number: 77291
The company built on breakthroughs.
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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.
The Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that provide more than 150 material formulations for glass, glass ceramics and fluoride crystals to meet demand for unique customer needs. Consequently, this segment operates in a wide variety of commercial and industrial markets that include display optics and components, semiconductor optics components, aerospace and defense, astronomy, ophthalmic products, telecommunications components and cover glass that is optimized for portable display devices.
Role Description
Corning is seeking a mid-level Facilities Engineer to join our team at our location in Fairport, NY. The candidate will support installation of new equipment as well as operation, maintenance and optimization of existing equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience or exposure to facilities systems including but not limited to Compressed Air, Vacuum, Process Gases, Chillers, Cleanrooms, HVAC and Controls (BAS / BMS). We are seeking a candidate who has a broad engineering skillset and with a strong hands-on aptitude.
Desired Skills
- +Proficient in AutoCad, Solidworks, or similar CAD software
- +Building Automation System Experience (Allen Bradley SCADA, Siemens, Trane, etc.)
- +Experience with MS Project & SharePoint
- +Experience with Lean Construction techniques
- +Experience in optical manufacturing
- +Experience with CNC equipment
- +Project estimating, forecasting and scheduling experience
Travel
Hours of Work/Work Schedule/Flextime
- •Normal Business Hours (8 – 5, M – F): however, expected to work hours required to achieve objectives
- •Flexibility is required
- •Includes overtime, weekend and off-shift hours.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $81,602.00 - $112,204.00 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.
- •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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