Mechatronics Engineer - Systems Design

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.

Requisition Number: 73500

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 (2–4 years’ experience), or MS with relevant internships (0–2 years’).
• 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.

• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline.
• Mechanical design experience in 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.
• Electrical or electronics design experience.
• 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 $81,561.00 - $ 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.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well.
• 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.
• We offer 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