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Automation Engineering Technical Lead

Corning
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Jun 2026
💰 $168,967/yr($122,512/yr$168,967/yr)

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Corning Optical Communications LLC seeks Automation Engineering Technical Lead to work in Hickory, NC. Maintain & execute automation controls strategy in a discrete manufacturing environment. Provide electrical & controls engineering expertise in support of new fiber optic automation equipment, continuous improvements, cost reductions, & maintenance. Participate & direct all phases of projects from design to technology transfers. Develop control architecture & system integration reqs. for manufacturing environments. Req. 20% international (Mexico, Poland) & domestic travel. Req: bachelor’s in mechatronics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or closely related. 5 yrs. exp. using Beckoff, Omron, AB, or Siemens PLC automation platforms to design & support electrical/control systems for automated fiber optic component assembly in a discrete manufacturing environment. 5 yrs. exp.: leading continuous improvement & cost reduction initiatives for custom automated equipment in a discrete manufacturing environment. 2 yrs. exp.: performing data analytics using Python to develop, deliver, & improve fiber optic automation. 1 yr. exp. w/: large scale project management & innovation in fiber optic automation space. Send resume referencing “2398” to Cassandra Tuckey at careers@corning.com or One Riverfront Plaza, Corning, NY 14831.

 

Rate of Pay: 122,512 - $168,967/year

 

 

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