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Sr Mechatronics Engineer - Systems Design

Corning Incorporated • Hickory, NC • 6h ago

Date: Jun 28, 2026

Location: Hickory, NC, US, 28601

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 76050

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

As an engineer in systems design, you will create the next generation of manufacturing equipment-from full scale automated systems to benchtop and lab scale equipment. You'll work in a collaborative, multi disciplinary team to develop concepts, build proto@types, and deliver safe, reliable, and innovative equipment for manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

Work with business leaders and end-users to understand needs for new equipment across varying scales, including benchtop systems, semi automated stations and fully automated cells. Collaborate with small technical teams often within larger projects. Generate, evaluate, and select concepts based on engineering principles. Collaboratively design, build and test proto@types and subsystems to validate concepts, integrating mechanical, electrical, motion, vision, and software components into cohesive systems. Communicate through presentations and design reviews. Provide expertise to the team responsible for building and deploying industrialized versions of the new technology into manufacturing. Be a model for safe work practices, ensuring a safe environment for colleagues. Document novel designs and intellectual property. Travel up to 15%, typically in concentrated periods every 1-2 years.

Experiences/Education - Required

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field. 6 - 8 years' experience in a design or development environment. Strong interest in machine design. Enjoy working with diverse team members to collect, align, and communicate requirements and design approaches. Strong interest in innovation, design and learning new technologies. Training in engineering mechanics and electrical circuits. Training or experience in programming, and the ability to learn new tools quickly. Strong written communication skills, including documentation and diagrams. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Experiences/Education - Desired

MS in a relevant discipline. Knowledge of materials handling and automated assembly Electrical or electronics design Motion Control Basic optics and opto-mechanics Machine vision Strong in mathematics or physics MATLAB and/or Python

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $95,759.00 - $131,669.00 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.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Hickory

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