Sr Automation Engineer

Corning is a world leader in glass, ceramic, and materials science, advancing technologies for ocean, space, and everyday applications.

This role is part of the Division Engineering organization focused on global automation projects. The position serves as a technical or mechanical lead, steering delivery of new automation equipment, process optimization, or cost reduction initiatives to support the Division’s automation strategy.

• Provide mechanical design expertise for new equipment and system introductions, continuous improvements, cost reductions, maintenance, and productivity improvements.
• Interface with external system integrators and machine builders to deliver fully integrated equipment to Corning plants on‑time, on‑budget, and meeting performance requirements.
• Participate in or direct all project phases: initiation, design/development, equipment build, factory acceptance, production start‑up support, training, and technology transfer.
• Ensure design packages are complete, documented properly, and conform to Corning standards.
• Prepare technical specifications for automation equipment development in line with Automation PRIME and GPM playbooks.
• Work with project teams to solve automation problems, resolve project‑related issues, and develop fundamental understanding of technical and process requirements critical to system success.
• Execute project assignments and manage projects in a team‑based environment with minimal supervision.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of mechanical design, automation integration, or capital asset development and deployment experience.
• Ready to travel domestically and internationally (e.g., Mexico, Poland). Valid passport required.
• High level of technical curiosity and ability to devise unique solutions.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design practices, equipment fabrication and assembly, troubleshooting mechanical systems.
• Experience with experimentation, prototype testing, and validation of design approaches.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (Creo, Solid Works) and animation tools for visualizing concepts and describing processes.

• Design and/or manufacturing experience.
• Automation integration experience.
• Advanced CAD design (Solid Works, Creo).
• Prior experience moving a new product or process from development to manufacturing.
• Excellent technical communication skills.
• Ability to understand, leverage and drive accountability to established standards.
• Adaptability to changing workflows and new software/tools.
• Experience with productivity/planning tools such as Mind Manager, Visio, Minitab, CAD data management.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The salary range for this position is $95,997.00 – $. Starting pay depends on various factors including location and experience.

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives tied to key business results.
• 100% company‑paid pension benefit with matching contributions to 401(k), reaching 7%‑12% of pay.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward exceptional contributions.

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