Senior Mechatronics Engineer - Automation & Robotics Leader

NCBioImpact; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 83,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & incentives

Pension plan (100% company-paid)

401(k) with matching

Health and well-being benefits

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning is seeking a hands-on Mechatronics Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and deploy advanced automation systems for manufacturing. You’ll work across mechanical, robotics, sensing, controls, software, and system integration to turn complex challenges into reliable solutions.

Role involves early concept development through commissioning and performance optimization, with travel to Hickory and other NC sites. This position impacts process capability, quality, throughput, and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering with automation focus.
• Minimum 5 years designing and implementing mechatronic systems across mechanical, electrical, controls, and software.
• Experience with robotic systems including kinematics, dynamics, motion planning, or control algorithms.
• Ability to design and optimize mechanical components using CAD tools.
• Experience with machine-vision systems and image-processing techniques.
• Proficient in C, C++, Python, and MATLAB; strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement mechatronic systems to improve automation, precision, reliability, and productivity.
• Define automation requirements and translate operational needs into technical solutions.
• Integrate mechanical systems, actuators, sensors, motion-control hardware, vision, controls, and robots.
• Develop models, simulations, and analyses to validate designs and optimize performance.
• Develop control and automation software for robotic/mechatronic systems.
• Provide technical support and training to manufacturing teams.

Skills

Robotics systems

Robot kinematics & dynamics

CAD tools

Machine vision

C/C++ programming

Python programming

MATLAB

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering (automation focus)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

LabVIEW

PLC programming

SCADA

Job description

Corning is seeking a hands-on Mechatronics Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and deploy advanced automation systems for manufacturing. You’ll work across mechanical, robotics, sensing, controls, software, and system integration to turn complex challenges into reliable solutions.

Role involves early concept development through commissioning and performance optimization, with travel to Hickory and other NC sites. This position impacts process capability, quality, throughput, and reliability.