Automation Process Engineer – Next-Gen Manufacturing

NCBioImpact; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

401(k) with company match

Pension benefit

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Corning is seeking an Automation Process Engineer for development of next-generation automated manufacturing. You will define how processes must operate, translate knowledge into concrete requirements, and guide supplier implementation.

You will develop deep technical understanding of critical functions, characterize processes, and document requirements to mature production systems while ensuring safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, Industrial, or Automation Engineering.
• Relevant coursework or experience in engineering mechanics, automation, manufacturing systems, process development, or related technical work.
• Demonstrated analytical problem-solving ability using first principles, analogy, or engineering analysis.
• Comfortable making hands-on adjustments to prototype and development equipment with controls and tools.
• Strong technical curiosity and ability to learn unfamiliar processes quickly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication including documentation and diagrams.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional engineering teams and use MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop deep technical understanding of critical functions within a station or process sequence.
• Define how material is transformed, positioned, presented, and verified in the automated process.
• Generate and evaluate automation concepts from a process perspective.
• Identify unknowns and close gaps through analysis, modeling, and experimentation.
• Define process requirements for material transformation, measurement, handling, and controls.
• Define station-level requirements for logistical handling and timing.
• Support development by providing clear process requirements and reviewing outputs.
• Tune and align prototype equipment to mature the process.
• Translate validated learning into production system design specifications.
• Review supplier concepts and hardware selections affecting scope.
• Document assumptions, risks, requirements, and learnings clearly for engineers/integrators.
• Model safe work practices and travel up to 15% for occasional site work.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Hands-on prototyping

Cross-functional teamwork

MS Office suite

Technical curiosity

Communication skills

Education

BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, Industrial, or Automation Engineering

Advanced degree in a relevant technical discipline

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Corning is seeking an Automation Process Engineer for development of next-generation automated manufacturing. You will define how processes must operate, translate knowledge into concrete requirements, and guide supplier implementation.

You will develop deep technical understanding of critical functions, characterize processes, and document requirements to mature production systems while ensuring safety and reliability.