Automation System Engineering Team Supervisor (f/m)

Corning Inc.; Town of Poland (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Pension

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Corning is seeking an Automation Systems Engineer Team Supervisor (f/m) in New York to lead the System Engineers team within Automation, ensuring development of automation concepts aligned with manufacturing needs.

The role acts as a key interface between the Automation Team and internal customers, coordinating scope, requirements, roadmaps, and handovers to manufacturing, reporting to the Automation Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience leading automation projects in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to define roadmaps and align multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication and collaboration with internal customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the System Engineers team delivering automation concepts and solutions.
• Define and own roadmap for automation projects and priorities.
• Align with internal customers on scope, requirements, and deliverables.
• Coordinate technical solutions across mechanical design, software development, and controls design.
• Ensure clear handover and release-to-manufacturing plans for automation setups.
• Provide technical leadership in workstreams to secure delivery of quality solutions.
• Cooperate closely with the Automation Manager and other Automation leaders to ensure cross-functional alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Automation

Cross-functional collaboration

Roadmapping

Communication

Job description

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Automation System Engineering Team Supervisor (f/m)

Date: Aug 8, 2026

Company: Corning

Requisition Number:76431

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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.

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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:

The Automation System Engineers Team Supervisor leads the System Engineers team within Automation, ensuring development of automation concepts and technical solutions aligned with manufacturing needs. The role acts as a key interface between the Automation Team and internal customers, securing alignment on scope, requirements, roadmaps, and handovers of automation setups to manufacturing.

The position reports to the Automation Manager, who ensures alignment of this role with other Automation leadership functions, including Mechanical Design Team and Controls / Software Development Team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and support the System Engineers team in delivering automation concepts and technical solutions.
• Define and own the roadmap for the team's automation projects and priorities.
• Align with internal customers such as Process Technology, Plant, Manufacturing, Operations, and DE on scope, requirements, and deliverables.
• Define and coordinate technical solutions across mechanical design, software development, and controls design.
• Ensure clear handover and release-to-manufacturing plans for automation setups.
• Provide technical leadership in workstreams to secure delivery of quality solutions.
• Cooperate closely with the Automation Manager and other Automation leaders to ensure cross-functional alignment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in leading projects in automation, system engineering, or related technical functions in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of automation solutions, including integration of mechanical, software, and controls disciplines.
• Experience in leading teams or coordinating cross-functional technical work.
• Ability to define project roadmaps, manage priorities, and align multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills when working with internal customers and technical teams.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to balance technical detail and organizational needs.

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 pension benefit that grows throughout your career.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, multi-sport card, company-paid life insurance, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program 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.

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 [e-mail] .