Senior Mechanical Automation Engineer

Corning Inc.; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer, Automation to support advanced manufacturing automation projects across the Charlotte/Hickory, NC region. This onsite role requires travel up to 50% to project sites in North Carolina and beyond.

You will lead the full lifecycle of automation equipment—from design and analysis through integration, testing, and optimization—creating precision automation systems that improve performance, reliability, and manufacturability across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering.
• 2+ years of industry experience in automation, equipment design, mechanical engineering, or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with CAD, analysis, and technical software such as SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, MATLAB, Python, or R.
• Experience designing and specifying mechanical components and automation solutions, including precision motion control systems.
• Ability to integrate mechanical, electrical, and software components into cohesive systems, with strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design mechanical components and systems for precision automation equipment in compliance with safety and industry standards.
• Utilize CAD tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Inventor to create detailed designs and documentation.
• Apply precision motion control and assembly methods to support high-accuracy automation solutions.
• Integrate robotics, actuators, sensors, and control systems into automation equipment in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Conduct data analysis, modeling, simulation, troubleshooting, and performance optimization to validate designs and improve system reliability.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including design specifications, technical reports, and validation protocols.
• Stay current with advancements in automation technology and precision engineering to support innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

MATLAB

Python

R

Job description

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer, Automation to support advanced manufacturing automation projects across the Charlotte/Hickory, NC region. This onsite role requires travel up to 50% to project sites in North Carolina and beyond.

You will lead the full lifecycle of automation equipment—from design and analysis through integration, testing, and optimization—creating precision automation systems that improve performance, reliability, and manufacturability across