Senior Mechatronics Engineer - Systems Design

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Date: Feb 19, 2026

Location: Hickory, NC, US, 28601

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 73505

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.

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 prototypes, and deliver safe, reliable, and innovative equipment for manufacturing.

• 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 prototypes 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.

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or related field (4–6 years’ experience), or MS with relevant internships (3–5 years’).
• Mechanical design and detailing experience using 3D CAD.
• Experience in a development environment.
• 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 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.

• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience with Solid Works.
• Some training in object‑oriented programming, especially in a language like C++, C#, Java, or Rust.
• Experience with machine vision, motion control, or vision‑guided motion.
• Basic optics knowledge (e.g. photography or laser systems).
• Experience with MATLAB and Python.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $95,759.00-$ 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…