Requisition Number: 77884
Corning is seeking a
Mechanical Engineering Lead - Automation and Equipment to join the Digital and Automation team in Charlotte, NC. This senior, hands-on role combines leadership of small project teams with active technical involvement. Relocation support is available, and the position requires approximately
50% travel, primarily domestic, depending on project needs such as vendor support, equipment builds, testing, and other project activities.
This position supports the d
evelopment and
deployment of
advanced manufacturing automation equipment-from
early concept and mechanical design through
vendor build, testing, troubleshooting, and implementation. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in
custom automation or precision equipment design, along with the ability to lead cross-functional engineers, manage technical project work, and work directly with
external equipment vendors and suppliers to deliver reliable automation solutions.
Key Responsibilities- Lead small multidisciplinary project teams-including mechanical, electrical, controls, and software engineers-to deliver automation equipment projects from concept through implementation.
- Partner with external equipment vendors and suppliers to define requirements, review designs, support equipment builds and testing, and resolve technical issues.
- Design and integrate precision automation equipment using CAD, motion systems, actuators, sensors, robotics, and other mechanical/electrical components.
- Troubleshoot and improve equipment performance to meet manufacturing, reliability, safety, and precision requirements.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical direction across both larger team projects and smaller individual projects.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
- 8+ years of experience in automation engineering, mechanical engineering, manufacturing equipment engineering, or a closely related field.
- Experience developing manufacturing automation equipment through design, build, testing, integration, troubleshooting, and implementation.
- Experience leading small technical or cross-functional project teams.
- Experience working directly with external equipment vendors or suppliers on equipment design, build, testing, and delivery.
- Mechanical design experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or similar tools.
- Experience with precision motion and automation components, such as servo motors, stepper motors, linear actuators, sensors, and/or robotics.
Desired Qualifications- Previous direct people-management experience or strong experience mentoring junior engineers.
- Experience integrating mechanical, electrical, controls, and software components into complete automation systems.
- Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, controls, Python, MATLAB, C++, FEA, and/or CFD tools.
- Experience in custom machine building, industrial automation, precision manufacturing, robotics, or similar equipment-intensive environments.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $95,227.00 - $130,938.00 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.
