Requisition Number: 76613
Role PurposeCorning is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to join our early-stage development team and help invent the next generation of automated manufacturing processes. In this hands-on contributor role, you'll spend most of your time in the lab - building experimental setups, running experiments, and iterating on prototype hardware to prove out new process concepts in areas such as laser processing, adhesive bonding, precision dispensing, and optical alignment. If you love building things, are curious about the physics of material transformation, and want to grow deep technical expertise in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, this role is built for you.
Primary Day-to-Day Responsibilities- Design, assemble, and test benchtop and lab-scale experimental setups integrating mechanical, electrical, motion, vision, sensing, and software elements to enable process characterization and concept validation.
- Plan and execute experiments to characterize process windows, identify critical variables, and establish proof of concept for new manufacturing technologies; iterate quickly between build, test, and analysis.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data using structured methods - including design of experiments (DOE), hypothesis-driven testing, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) - to guide design decisions and process refinement.
- Document experimental methods, results, and conclusions to support technical reviews and downstream system specification; identify intellectual property opportunities in partnership with senior engineers.
- Collaborate with scientists, process engineers, and business stakeholders to translate early-stage concepts into scalable process knowledge ready for manufacturing transfer.
- Model safe work practices and contribute to a culture of safety in the lab environment.
Required Qualifications- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optical Engineering, or related field with 2-4 years of relevant experience; OR MS in a related discipline with 0-2 years of experience plus relevant internship or research experience.
- Strong fundamentals in engineering mechanics and electrical circuits, applied through coursework, internships, or early-career work.
- Programming experience in Python, MATLAB, C++, C#, or similar languages, with the ability to learn new tools quickly.
- Demonstrated hands-on lab experience with hand tools, alignment fixtures, basic electronics, and prototype hardware.
- Strong written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear technical documentation and diagrams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for analysis, documentation, and technical reviews.
Desired Qualifications- Advanced degree (MS) in a relevant technical discipline.
- Mechanical design experience in SolidWorks or equivalent computer-aided design (CAD) software.
- Experience with machine vision, motion control, or vision-guided motion systems.
- Electrical or electronics design experience (schematic capture, basic printed circuit board (PCB) layout, instrumentation wiring).
- Basic optics knowledge (e.g., photography, microscopy, or laser systems).
- Training in object-oriented programming, particularly C++, C#, Java, or Rust.
- Experience with MATLAB and Python for data analysis and lab-grade scripting.
- Familiarity with structured experimentation methods such as DOE, Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control (DMAIC), or FMEA through coursework, internships, or research.
- Internship, co-op, or research experience in laser processing, adhesive bonding, precision dispensing, optical alignment, automation, or advanced manufacturing.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $85,304.00 - $117,293.00 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.
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.
