Automation Engineer: PLCs, Robotics & Vision | Flexible Hours

Corning Inc.; Hemlock (MI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

100% company-paid pension

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Job summary

Corning Inc. in the United States is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, implement, and troubleshoot automation systems across manufacturing lines, including packaging, vision, and robotic solutions.

You will lead projects, collaborate with vendors and internal teams, ensure safety and quality standards, and analyze data to improve throughput and reduce waste. A bachelor’s in engineering and 1–5 years’ experience required. Proficiency in PLC, C#, Python is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 1–5 years of experience with electrical/automation troubleshooting.
• Experience integrating systems in advanced manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess processes and identify automation opportunities.
• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions including PLCs, robotics, and vision.
• Program and configure automation equipment for seamless integration and safety.
• Analyze data to improve efficiency and reduce cycle times.
• Lead automation projects from concept to completion within budget.
• Provide training and support to personnel on automation systems.

Skills

Electro-mechanical

PLC programming

Robotics integration

Team collaboration

Independent work

Problem solving

Communication skills

Safety & reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Mitsubishi PLCs

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

FANUC robotics

KUKA robotics

Keyence vision systems

Visual Studio / Python

Job description

Corning Inc. in the United States is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, implement, and troubleshoot automation systems across manufacturing lines, including packaging, vision, and robotic solutions.

You will lead projects, collaborate with vendors and internal teams, ensure safety and quality standards, and analyze data to improve throughput and reduce waste. A bachelor’s in engineering and 1–5 years’ experience required. Proficiency in PLC, C#, Python is preferred.