Automation Measurements Manager

Automation Measurements Manager

Date:
Jul 10, 2026

Location:

Hickory, NC, US, 28601

Company:
Corning

Requisition Number: 76282

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. Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications.

The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Corning Incorporated is seeking an Automation Measurements Manager to lead the development, integration, and support of automated measurement, sensing, inspection, and test solutions across our automation platforms. In this role, you will provide technical and organizational leadership for a team of engineers – driving scalable measurement solutions aligned with business objectives, customer requirements, and project goals. This is an opportunity to shape the future of industrial measurement technology at one of the world's leading materials science and engineering companies.

Lead and develop a team of engineers – setting priorities, coaching, delivering performance feedback, and supporting career growth, including hiring and onboarding new talent

Provide technical leadership across automated measurement methods, machine vision, sensing technologies, instrumentation, optics, data acquisition, and systems integration

Drive project execution – planning, scheduling, resource allocation, risk assessment, issue resolution, and communication of results and progress to peers and leadership

Oversee rapid prototyping, feasibility studies, and proof-of-concept development; review and approve technical designs, test methods, calibration approaches, and engineering documentation

Champion safe work practices and foster a team culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, Optics, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field

8+ years of engineering or manufacturing experience with significant focus on automated measurement, metrology, inspection, or test systems

Demonstrated technical leadership, project leadership, or people management experience

Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams and influence technical decisions across disciplines

Strong understanding of automated measurement and sensing system integration, including calibration, accuracy, repeatability, and measurement uncertainty in industrial environments

Solid foundation in software engineering principles, data analysis, and documentation; proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Experience with machine vision, laser-based measurement, displacement sensing, temperature sensing, force measurement, spectroscopy, or other industrial sensing technologies

Programming experience in C#, C++, Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, OpenCV, HALCON, or similar tools

Familiarity with vendor-based inspection/sensing…