Mechanical Engineering Lead - Automation and Equipment

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Date: Sep 29, 2026

Location: Charlotte, NC, US, 28216

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 77884

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Corning's Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering division (MTE) is recognized as the leader in engineering excellence & innovative manufacturing technologies by providing diverse skills to Corning’s existing & emerging businesses.

We anticipate & provide timely, valued, leading edge manufacturing technologies and engineering expertise. We partner with Corning’s businesses and the Science & Technology division. Together we create and sustain Corning’s manufacturing as a differential advantage.

Corning is seeking a
Mechanical Engineering Lead - Automation and Equipment to join the Digital and Automation team in Charlotte, NC. This senior, hands-on role combines leadership of small project teams with active technical involvement. Relocation support is available, and the position requires approximately 50% travel
, primarily domestic, depending on project needs such as vendor support, equipment builds, testing, and other project activities.

This position supports the d
evelopment and deployment of advanced manufacturing automation equipment
—from early concept and mechanical design through vendor build, testing, troubleshooting, and implementation
. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in custom automation or precision equipment design
, along with the ability to lead cross-functional engineers, manage technical project work, and work directly with external equipment vendors and suppliers to deliver reliable automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead small multidisciplinary project teams—including mechanical, electrical, controls, and software engineers—to deliver automation equipment projects from concept through implementation.
• Partner with external equipment vendors and suppliers to define requirements, review designs, support equipment builds and testing, and resolve technical issues.
• Design and integrate precision automation equipment using CAD, motion systems, actuators, sensors, robotics, and other mechanical/electrical components.
• Troubleshoot and improve equipment performance to meet manufacturing, reliability, safety, and precision requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical direction across both larger team projects and smaller individual projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in automation engineering, mechanical engineering, manufacturing equipment engineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience developing manufacturing automation equipment through design, build, testing, integration, troubleshooting, and implementation.
• Experience leading small technical or cross-functional project teams.
• Experience working directly with external equipment vendors or suppliers on equipment design, build, testing, and delivery.
• Mechanical design experience using CAD software such…