Senior Engineer, Mechatronics

Senior Engineer, Mechatronics

** Date:
** May 22, 2026

*
* Location:

** Corning, NY, US, 14831

** Company:
** Corning

Requisition Number: 75144

** 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 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.

** Role Purpose*
* Corning Incorporated is hiring a
** Sr. Engineer, Mechatronics
** in
** Painted Post, NY** . This is a
** full-time onsite role
** that typically works
** Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week, with flexibility as needed
** to support project objectives.
** Travel is project-based and typically ranges from 10-30%, with the potential for higher travel during equipment build, installation, and start-up phases.
** Domestic travel is expected, and international travel may be required.
** Relocation assistance is available.*
* Join Corning's
** Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering (MT&E)
** organization at
** Sullivan Park, Corning's central research and development campus** , and support the development of
** advanced automation and process equipment
** that helps bridge
** early-stage research into manufacturing-ready solutions** . In this hands-on engineering role, you will work across
** mechanical design, robotics, controls, instrumentation, and machine development
** to support prototype and next-generation equipment. This team partners with research, development, manufacturing, operations, and external suppliers to design, build, debug, install, and improve equipment used to enable new products and new process capability across Corning.

** Key Responsibilities*
* + Support the design and development of mechatronic systems for automation and manufacturing applications

+ Contribute to the design, build, integration, and improvement of prototype and next-generation process equipment

+ Support equipment installation, start-up, debug, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities across lab and manufacturing environments

+ Apply mechanical, electrical, and controls knowledge to solve equipment and process challenges

+ Develop or refine mechanical fixtures, tooling, and other automation-related hardware

+ Support robotics and motion-based systems used in precision handling and automated assembly applications

+ Verify equipment builds and layouts against drawings, schematics, and design intent

+ Update drawings, documentation, and engineering records as equipment and designs evolve

+ Partner with research, development, manufacturing, and operations teams to advance projects from concept through implementation

+ Interface with suppliers, machine builders, and technical partners to support equipment builds, testing, and deployment

** Required Qualifications and Skills*
* + Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related engineering field with coursework, lab work, or project work in automation and machine design

+ 3-5 years of relevant experience in mechatronics, automation, machine design, robotics, or related engineering work; internship and co-op experience will be considered

+

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