Lead Automation Measurement Engineer - Optics & Metrology

Corning Inc.; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 102,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & long-term incentives

Company-paid pension

401(k) matching

Health & wellness benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Corning Inc. is seeking an Automation Measurement Engineer to design and integrate advanced measurement, sensing, inspection, and test systems across diverse automation platforms.

You will lead architecture decisions and collaborate with mechanical, electrical, controls, software, and manufacturing teams to deliver scalable solutions. The role requires strong data analytics, optics/metrology experience, and programming in C#/C++/Java.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Physics, or related field with 6–8 years experience; MS 4–6; PhD 0–3
• Hands-on experience with optics, metrology, measurement and inspection systems in industrial/automation environments
• Knowledge of engineering mechanics: fixtures, tooling, alignment, tolerance analysis, precision assembly
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects across multiple engineering disciplines with strong communication and stakeholder alignment
• Scientific programming in C#, C++, Java, or similar languages; solid software engineering principles
• Strong analytical skills including data analysis, statistics, signal processing, measurement system evaluation, calibration, accuracy and repeatability

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate automated measurement, sensing, inspection, and test solutions across complex automation systems
• Lead system architecture decisions, feasibility studies, and proof-of-concept development to evaluate and reduce technical risk
• Drive integration of measurement hardware, sensors, fixtures, and software into broader automation platforms; troubleshoot performance, accuracy, and repeatability issues
• Collaborate across mechanical, electrical, controls, software, and manufacturing teams to define requirements and deliver integrated solutions
• Mentor junior engineers, support intellectual property documentation, and communicate project results and risks to stakeholders

Skills

BS in Engineering/Physics or related

Optics/metrology/measurement systems

Engineering mechanics and tolerance分析

Project leadership across engineering

C#/C++/Java programming

Data analysis and statistics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Physics

Master's degree in Engineering/Physics

PhD (optional) in related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Job description

Corning Inc. is seeking an Automation Measurement Engineer to design and integrate advanced measurement, sensing, inspection, and test systems across diverse automation platforms.

You will lead architecture decisions and collaborate with mechanical, electrical, controls, software, and manufacturing teams to deliver scalable solutions. The role requires strong data analytics, optics/metrology experience, and programming in C#/C++/Java.