Digital Engineer

Corning Incorporated; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 87,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses and incentives

Company-paid pension

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in the United States is seeking a Digital Engineer to support Manufacturing 4.0 and digital transformation across manufacturing, operations, engineering, IT, and data teams. You will translate shop-floor challenges into practical digital solutions, lead pilots, drive adoption, and help scale dashboards and data workflows using Power BI, SQL, Python and Grafana.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree in a technical field and at least three years of hands-on experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field and 3+ years in manufacturing, process engineering, or digital transformation.
• Hands-on experience implementing digital, automation, data, dashboard, MES or similar projects in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency with data analysis, reporting or visualization tools such as Power BI, SQL, Python, Grafana or Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support digital transformation and Manufacturing 4.0 projects from problem definition to sustainment.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to implement dashboards, data workflows, traceability, and MES initiatives.
• Collect, validate and analyze manufacturing data; support reporting and visualization.
• Translate manufacturing needs into digital requirements; support user adoption and scaling.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

Python

Grafana

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics / related technical field

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Python

Grafana

Excel

Job description

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

As a Digital Engineer, you will support Manufacturing 4.0 and digital transformation initiatives by working closely with manufacturing, operations, engineering, IT, and data teams. You will help understand business and shop‑floor challenges, translate them into practical digital solutions, and support their implementation and adoption across manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support digital transformation and Manufacturing 4.0 projects from problem definition and requirements gathering through pilot, implementation, adoption, and sustainment.
• Partner with manufacturing teams to identify operational opportunities and implement digital solutions such as dashboards, data collection workflows, traceability solutions, MES‑related initiatives, and automation projects.
• Collect, validate, and analyze manufacturing data and support reporting and visualization using tools such as Power BI, SQL, Python, Grafana, or similar technologies.
• Work across business and technical teams to translate manufacturing needs into clear digital requirements, support user adoption, and help scale successful solutions across operations.

Experience and Education – Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, Digital Transformation, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Automation, or a related technical field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, industrial engineering, automation, data analytics, or digital transformation, including hands‑on exposure to a manufacturing environment
• Practical experience supporting or implementing digital, automation, data, dashboard, MES, data acquisition, or other technology‑related projects in manufacturing
• Hands‑on experience with data analysis, reporting, or visualization tools such as Power BI, SQL, Python, Grafana, Excel, or similar platforms

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $86,722.00 - $119,244.00 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 [e-mail].