Machine Vision Engineer — Manufacturing Automation

Corning Inc.; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 82,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning Inc. in the United States is seeking a Machine Vision Engineer to develop and deploy vision-based solutions across multiple manufacturing plants. You will work on quality inspection, process monitoring, automation, and data collection to improve throughput and efficiency.

The role requires a background in manufacturing, machine vision, or controls, and offers hands-on project collaboration, learning opportunities, and growth within a global team.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Engineering, CS, EE, EET, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in related engineering field.
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Programming in Python, C/C++, or C#.
• Experience with machine vision systems, smart cameras, or industrial vision platforms.
• Basic understanding of machine learning.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support machine vision applications.
• Use imaging and machine learning tools to automate manufacturing processes.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and process teams to solve plant challenges.
• Analyze process data and apply optimization methods to improve performance.
• Document results and contribute to technical innovation.

Skills

Python

C/C++

C#

Machine vision

Manufacturing

Teamwork

Communication

Machine learning basics

Education

BS or MS in Computer Engineering / CS / EE / EET

3+ years related engineering experience

2+ years manufacturing experience preferred

Tools

Cognex

Keyence

Halcon

VisionPro

LabVIEW

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

Corning Inc. in the United States is seeking a Machine Vision Engineer to develop and deploy vision-based solutions across multiple manufacturing plants. You will work on quality inspection, process monitoring, automation, and data collection to improve throughput and efficiency.

The role requires a background in manufacturing, machine vision, or controls, and offers hands-on project collaboration, learning opportunities, and growth within a global team.