Sr. Automation Development Engineer

Requisition Number: 79717

**The company built on breakthroughs.  **

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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.

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Purpose

Help create the next generation of Corning manufacturing equipment, from benchtop lab systems to fully automated production cells. In this technical leadership role, you will work with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team to develop concepts, build prototypes, and deliver safe, reliable, and innovative equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with business leaders and end users to define equipment needs across scales, from benchtop systems to semi-automated stations and fully automated cells.

Set technical strategy and lead projects with multiple technical workstreams, coaching workstream leads and communicating through presentations and design reviews.

Generate, evaluate, and select concepts based on engineering principles, then design, build, and test prototypes that integrate mechanical, electrical, motion, vision, and software components.

Support the teams that industrialize and deploy new technology in manufacturing, and document novel designs and intellectual property.

Model safe work practices and help maintain a safe environment for colleagues.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field

15+ years of experience in a design or development environment, including innovation and new technologies

6+ years of experience leading technical teams

Experience with mechanical design and detailing using 3D computer-aided design (CAD)

Working knowledge of industrial controls

Experience producing technical documentation and diagrams

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Desired Qualifications

Master's degree in a relevant discipline

Supervisory experience

Experience with SolidWorks, MATLAB, and Python

Training or experience in object-oriented programming (C++, C#, Java, or Rust)

Experience with machine vision, motion control, or vision-guided motion

Electrical or electronics design experience, or basic optics knowledge (such as photography or laser systems)

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $121,698.00 - $167,336.00 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.

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**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 [email protected] .