Measurements and Controls Engineer

Corning, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 82,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Corning, Inc. seeks a Metrology and Inspection Engineer to design, deploy, and support measurement systems for Life Sciences labware and pharmaceutical glass packaging. You will lead cross‑functional teams, run experiments, MSAs, and PFMEA reviews to ensure GMP‑compliant performance and reliable production.

Collaborate with suppliers and internal experts to transfer knowledge and maintain product quality. The role involves hands‑on testing, calibration, and process improvement across global

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EE, Physics, ME, or CS.
• 3 years’ experience in measuring systems, metrology or inspection in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of image processing, blob analysis, edge finding, morphology and dimensional metrology.
• Understanding calibration, accuracy, repeatability, variability and measurement uncertainty in industrial environments.
• Experience leading projects with risk assessment, schedules and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Support and standardize measurement and inspection processes across global LST sites.
• Lead governance, run‑to‑standard activities, gauge improvement plans and capability gaps.
• Define equipment requirements, specifications, setup, and job‑change procedures with QA/Process Engineering.
• Coordinate technology transfer and migration of inspection systems across sites.
• Manage suppliers and machine builders to deliver systems on time (NDA/JDA coordination).
• Provide hands‑on metrology/inspection support for projects in the LST Division.
• Execute MSAs, repeatability studies and GMP validation to verify system accuracy and product quality.
• Benchmark systems against industry standards and train operations teams; provide troubleshooting.

Skills

Measurement systems

Metrology

Inspection systems

Image processing

GMP knowledge

Cross‑functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

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The company built on breakthroughs. Join us.

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.

Corning applies its unparalleled expertise in glass science, ceramics science, and optical physics, along with its deep manufacturing and engineering capabilities, to develop category-defining products that transform industries and enhance people's lives. Corning Valor™ Glass is an example of a life-changing innovation purpose-built to store and protect injectable medicines. Corning is also a global leader in pharmaceutical tubing, manufacturing a variety of clear and amber glass tubing that is converted by our customers into vials, cartridges, ampules and syringes.

Scope of Position:

Applies physics and sound-engineering principles to solve complex non-contact measurement and inspection challenges for Life Sciences labware and pharmaceutical glass packaging. Leads cross-functional teams in developing and transferring new measurement and inspection systems into manufacturing, including designing experiments and MSA test plans to validate performance against industry standards and quantify system capability. Partners with external suppliers and machine builders to support capital projects, participates in PFMEA and control-plan reviews as the metrology and inspection subject-matter expert, and collaborates with internal and external specialists to ensure product quality meets customer expectations and GMP regulatory requirements. Also provides manufacturing support as needed to sustain reliable inspection processes and production performance.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Support and standardize measurement and inspection processes across global LST sites.
• Lead governance, run-to-standard activities, gauge improvement plans, and capability-gap resolution.
• Partner with QA and Process Engineering to define equipment requirements, specifications, setup, and job-change procedures.
• Coordinate technology transfer, installation, expansion, and migration of new inspection systems across sites.
• Manage suppliers and machine builders to deliver systems and capabilities on time, including NDA/JDA coordination.
• Serve as the hands‑on metrology and inspection needs for projects within the LST Division.
• Execute experiments, MSAs, repeatability studies, and GMP validation to verify system accuracy, precision, reproducibility, and product‑quality capability.
• Benchmark systems against industry and business performance standards.
• Train plant engineering, maintenance, and operations teams and provide remote/on‑site troubleshooting support.

Travel Requirements:

10%- 25+% possible, including international.

Hours of work/work schedule/flextime:

40 hours, Monday – Friday 8am-5pm; weekend support as required to support objectives; off-hours meetings and e-mails as needed.

Required Education and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science, or related field
• 3 Years’ experience in designing, troubleshooting, and/or deploying measurement systems , metrology, or inspection systems in a manufacturing environment or related fields. Will consider Co‑Ops and internship hands on experience.
• Knowledge of image processing algorithms and measurement tools for blob analysis, edge finding, morphology, feature extraction, classification, and dimensional metrology.
• Understanding of calibration, accuracy, repeatability, reproducibility, measurement uncertainty, and mechanical sources of variation in industrial environments
• Apply good engineering practices with appropriate considerations for alignments, calibrations, and optical design within a complex opto‑mechanical system.
• Experience identifying technical risk, supporting project schedules, and driving assigned deliverables to completion

Desired Skills:

• Strong background integrating electrical and mechanical measurement, sensing, vision, and automation systems, including laser-based, displacement, force, temperature, interferometry, and chromatic‑confocal technologies.
• Experience in optics, measurement, metrology and inspection systems
• Experience with rapid prototyping and development of measurement hardware, fixtures, tooling, instrumentation, sensors, or related algorithms
• Experience with industrial inspection platforms, PC-based measurement software, data acquisition, PLC/controls integration, industrial communications, and object‑oriented programming.
• Knowledge of high-speed vision inspection and automated part handling for transparent glass in demanding hot/dirty manufacturing environments, ideally within GMP‑regulated pharmaceutical, food and beverage, or medical‑device industries.
• Advanced degree preferred in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Effective cross‑functional leader and communicator who can manage suppliers and partners, explain complex technical systems to varied audiences, work through ambiguous objectives with urgency, and provide clear project communication throughout the system lifecycle.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is$81,701.00-$112,339.00 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.

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, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
• 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.

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] .

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