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Mechatronics Engineer

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Date: Apr 8, 2026

Location: Painted Post, NY, US, 14870 Hickory, NC, US, 28601

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 74365

 

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.  

 

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with: 

  • Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
  • Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
  • Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
  • Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
  • Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 
  • Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

 

Role Purpose

Design and integrate mechatronic systems that enable precision, throughput, and reliability in advanced manufacturing environments. This role supports the transition of complex technologies into scalable production solutions.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and integrate mechanical, electrical, and controls components for automated manufacturing equipment.
  • Support system development, debugging, and optimization during build, commissioning, and ramp-up.
  • Collaborate with process, controls, and manufacturing teams to ensure equipment meets production needs.
  • Apply engineering judgment to improve system robustness, reliability, and scalability.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement as systems move from development into sustained manufacturing.

 

Required Experience & Attributes

  • Strong hands-on experience integrating mechanical systems with controls and automation.
  • Ability to work effectively across technical domains and with diverse engineering teams.
  • Experience supporting the transition of new equipment or processes into manufacturing.
  • Practical problem-solver with a bias toward execution.
  • Must be available for significant travel, primarily domestic, to multiple locations to support business needs. International travel could be required as well. 

 

Preferred Capabilities

  • Minimum Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline
  • 8+ years of applied experience in mechatronics, automation, or related engineering roles. Will consider less years of experience with advanced degree.

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

 

The range for this position is $95,227.00 - $130,938.00 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. 

 

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.

 

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.


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