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Mechatronics Engineer Systems Design

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Date: Dec 12, 2025

Location: Hickory, NC, US, 28601

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 72338

 

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
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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.

Role Purpose

Responsible for the development, design, and deployment of new automation systems. The role includes concept generation, personally designing, building, and programming testbeds to validate core concepts, specifying system architecture and design criteria, and working with engineering specialists and outside suppliers to design and deliver systems into manufacturing.    

Key Responsibilities

  • Engage stakeholders to identify needs for automation and advanced machinery
  • Lead small technical teams, often as part of a larger team
  • Generate, review, and select concepts
  • Design, assemble and debug prototypes to prove out concepts
  • Perform engineering analysis and fundamental understanding to select automation techniques, methods, mechanical and electrical hardware, and algorithms
  • Collaborate with specialists familiar with large-scale design in areas such as mechanical and electrical engineering, software, motion, optics, and machine vision
  • Provide detail project results through periodic internal reports and presentations for review by peers, customers, and managers
  • Debug, test and lead resolution of design or manufacturing issues
  • Be an advocate and role model for safety across all interactions within Corning. Ensure all work is performed in a safe manner and environment. Responsible for own safety, as well as that of others that may be at the facility, whether working or visiting
  • Document inventions of all novel designs

Required Education

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering or some other relevant field of study

  • 2-4 years engineering experience

  • Comfortable engaging with team members in a wide variety of roles to collect, gain agreement on and present requirements and approaches

  • Strong interest in machine design

  • Competent at object-oriented programming in at least one C-based language
  • Ability or interest in learning industrial controls and machine vision
  • Multi-disciplinary engineering analysis
  • Ability to write clear documents, including text and diagrams
  • Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Desired Experiences

  • MS in Mechanical Engineering, Software or some other relevant field of study
  • Knowledge of materials handling and automated assembly
  • Mechanical Design in SolidWorks
  • Electrical or electronics design
  • Motion Control
  • Basic optics and opto-mechanics
  • Machine vision design
  • Strong in mathematics or physics
  • MATLAB and/or Python
  • Some systems engineering training

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

 

The range for this position is $81,561.00 - $112,147.00 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. 

 

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.

 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.


Nearest Major Market: Hickory

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