Senior Mechanical Engineer, Automation

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer, Automation to support advanced manufacturing automation projects across the Charlotte/Hickory, NC region
. This is an onsite-based role with travel up to 50%, primarily across North Carolina to support project sites and business needs, with occasional domestic and international travel. Work arrangements offer some flexibility based on project demands and team needs.

• Develop and design mechanical components and systems for precision automation equipment in compliance with safety and industry standards
• Utilize CAD tools such as Solid Works, AutoCAD, or Inventor to create detailed designs and documentation
• Apply precision motion control and assembly methods to support high-accuracy automation solutions
• Integrate robotics, actuators, sensors, and control systems into automation equipment in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Conduct data analysis, modeling, simulation, troubleshooting, and performance optimization to validate designs and improve system reliability
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including design specifications, technical reports, and validation protocols
• Stay current with advancements in automation technology and precision engineering to support innovation and continuous improvement

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $83,134.00-$ 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.

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.

This is a good fit for candidates who enjoy turning engineering concepts into real manufacturing solutions and want to work across the full lifecycle of automation equipment — from design and analysis through integration, testing, and optimization. You will help develop precision automation systems that improve performance, reliability, and manufacturability across a range of Corning manufacturing applications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering
• 2+ years of industry experience in automation, equipment design, mechanical engineering, or manufacturing engineering
• Experience with CAD, analysis, and technical software such as Solid Works, Autodesk Inventor, MATLAB, Python, or R
• Experience designing and specifying mechanical components and automation solutions
  , including familiarity with precision motion control systems such as stepper motors, servo motors, and linear actuators
• Ability to integrate mechanical, electrical, and software components into cohesive systems, with strong attention to detail, analytical problem-solving, and clear communication skills

• Experience with robotics, actuators, sensors, PLCs, or HMI systems
• Familiarity with FEA, CFD, Simulink, or related simulation and control system tools
• Programming…