Senior Mechanical Engineer, Automation

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Automation

** Date:
** Jul 17, 2026

*
* Location:

** Charlotte, NC, US, 28216

** Company:
** Corning

Requisition Number: 76378

** 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 businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

+ Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives

+ Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected

+ Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light

+ Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences

+ Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

+ Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

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.

If you enjoy turning engineering concepts into real manufacturing solutions, this role offers the opportunity 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.

** Key Responsibilities*
* + 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

** Minimum Qualifications*
* + 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…