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Machine Vision Engineer

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Date: Jul 28, 2026

Location: Hickory, NC, US, 28601

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 76385

 

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​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.​   

 

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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.

Role Purpose

Corning is seeking a Machine Vision Engineer to design, develop, and debug machine vision hardware and software across a range of automation and inspection systems. In this role, you'll combine vendor-specific platforms with custom PC-based solutions to deliver high-performance vision capabilities. You'll also serve as a technical resource for optics selection and rapid prototyping, collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with team leaders to identify machine vision requirements; generate and evaluate concepts, selecting appropriate techniques, hardware, and algorithms through rapid prototyping and engineering analysis.
  • Collaborate with mechanical and electrical designers to integrate machine vision hardware into automation system designs.
  • Develop, test, and debug software for machine vision applications using C-based programming languages and PC-based vision libraries.
  • Document technical results and novel inventions through clear reports and presentations for peer and management review.
  • Champion a safe working environment for all team members and site visitors in alignment with Corning's safety standard

Experiences/Education - Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Optics, Physics, or a related field
  • 2+ years of combined engineering or manufacturing experience
  • Knowledge of machine vision system integration, including optics, cameras, lighting, and interface selection
  • Proficiency in object-oriented programming in at least one C-based language
  • Experience with at least one PC-based machine vision library
  • Strong mathematical foundation: linear algebra, signal processing, vector graphics, and modeling
  • Familiarity with the full engineering design lifecycle (requirements through deployment)

Experiences/Education - Desired

  • Experience with Cognex or Keyence vision systems
  • Proficiency in C# and/or C++
  • HALCON programming experience
  • MATLAB and/or Python
  • Optical modeling
  • UML or OpenCV experience
  • Exposure to artificial intelligence / machine learning in vision applications

 

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

 

The range for this position is $85,304.00 - $117,293.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. 

 

 

 

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A job that shapes a life.  

Corning offers you the total package.  

 

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

  • Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
  • As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
  • Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.  
  • Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions. 


Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

  • Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
  • As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
  • Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family. 

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

 

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.


Nearest Major Market: Hickory

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