Automation Engineering Technical Lead
Job in
Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina, 28601, USA
Listed on 2026-06-12
Listing for:
Corning Incorporated
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-12
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Systems Engineer, Robotics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Automation Engineering Technical Lead
Corning Optical Communications LLC seeks an Automation Engineering Technical Lead to work in Hickory, NC.
Key Responsibilities- Maintain and execute the automation controls strategy in a discrete manufacturing environment.
- Provide electrical and controls engineering expertise to support new fiber optic automation equipment, continuous improvements, cost reductions, and maintenance.
- Participate in and direct all phases of projects from design to technology transfer.
- Develop control architecture and system integration requirements for manufacturing environments.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechatronics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field.
- 5+ years of experience using Beckhoff, Omron, AB, or Siemens PLC automation platforms to design and support electrical/control systems for automated fiber optic component assembly in a discrete manufacturing environment.
- 5+ years leading continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives for custom automated equipment in a discrete manufacturing environment.
- 2+ years performing data analytics using Python to develop, deliver, and improve fiber optic automation.
- 1+ year experience in large-scale project management and innovation in the fiber optic automation space.
- 20% international (Mexico, Poland) and domestic travel required.
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