Senior Automation Process Engineer, Development Focus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses and long-term/in‑

100% company-paid pension

401(k) matching

Health and well-being benefits

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning, Inc. seeks a Senior Automation Process Engineer in its Optical Communications segment to define, mature, and validate next‑generation automated manufacturing processes.

You will own the process definition across the system, ensuring cross‑station alignment and robust production readiness. You will collaborate with a senior systems engineer, guide process engineers, and apply modeling, simulation, and targeted experimentation to reduce downstream risk before production.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Automation Engineering.
• 5+ years in engineering mechanics, automation, or related fields.
• Experience with modeling, simulation, and engineering analysis.
• Ability to work across process, systems, and supplier boundaries.
• 3+ years providing technical direction to engineers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end automation system process definition.
• Lead concept generation and station-level requirements.
• Mature process knowledge: sequence, timing, throughput.
• Identify and resolve logistics, timing, or access issues.
• Direct tuning and alignment of prototype equipment.
• Document process approaches and protect IP.
• Review supplier concepts against requirements.
• Provide technical direction to engineers and reviews.
• Ensure safe work practices.

Skills

Automation process

Modeling & simulation

Engineering analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Tolerancing

DMAIC/DOE

Education

BS in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Automation Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Microsoft Office

Job description

Corning, Inc. seeks a Senior Automation Process Engineer in its Optical Communications segment to define, mature, and validate next‑generation automated manufacturing processes.

You will own the process definition across the system, ensuring cross‑station alignment and robust production readiness. You will collaborate with a senior systems engineer, guide process engineers, and apply modeling, simulation, and targeted experimentation to reduce downstream risk before production.