Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$156k–$215k/yr
Requisition Number: 76245 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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…
Skills: Mechanical Design, Mechatronics, 3D CAD, Project Management, Industrial Controls
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$60k–$82k/yr
Requisition Number: 75980 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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…
Skills: PLC Troubleshooting, HMI Support, Electrical Troubleshooting, Mechanical Troubleshooting, AutoCAD Electrical
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$85k–$117k/yr
Requisition Number: 75836 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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…
Skills: Automation Engineering, Process Development, Data Analysis, Material Handling, Technical Specification Writing
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$106k–$146k/yr
Requisition Number: 76971 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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…
Skills: Controls engineering, PLC programming, Allen Bradley, HMI, SCADA
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$72k–$99k/yr
Requisition Number: 75996 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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…
Skills: PLC Troubleshooting, HMI Support, Electrical Troubleshooting, AutoCAD Electrical, Mechanical Troubleshooting
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$83k–$114k/yr
Requisition Number: 77811 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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…
Skills: Process engineering, Data analysis, Statistical skills, Manufacturing support, Continuous improvement
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$26/hr–$30/hr
Shift begins around 5:00p each day. (Monday - Friday) Will work until freight has been processed. Hours: 15-20 hours weekly. Starting pay: $25.75 hr. Ready To Go Further? Saia is a different kind of logistics and transpo…
Skills: Forklift operation, Pallet jack operation, Freight handling, Loading and unloading, Quality control
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$121k–$166k/yr
Requisition Number: 76249 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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…
Skills: Manufacturing operations, Leadership, Safety management, Quality control, Production planning
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
Job DetailsJob Location: Century Casegoods Plant 1 - Hickory, NC 28601Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DaySummary Job Description This position prepares and packages furniture products that ready for transport and deli…
Skills: Packing, Furniture assembly, Operating lift, Shrink wrap gun operation, Staple gun operation
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
Job DetailsJob Location: Century Casegoods Plant 1 - Hickory, NC 28601Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DaySummary Job Description This position prepares and packages furniture products that ready for transport and deli…
Skills: Packing, Furniture assembly, Lift operation, Shrink wrap gun usage, Staple gun usage
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
Job DetailsJob Location: Hickory Chair - Hickory, NC 28602Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DaySummary Job Description This position is responsible for using appropriate tools to sand furniture. Essential Duties Will be…
Skills: Sanding, Woodworking, Furniture repair, Manual dexterity, Reading production tickets
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
Job DetailsJob Location: Hickory Chair - Hickory, NC 28602Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DaySummary Job Description This position is responsible for using appropriate tools to sand furniture. Essential Duties Will be…
Skills: Sanding, Woodworking, Furniture repair, Manual dexterity, Reading production tickets
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$23/hr–$37/hr
RH at its core is about taste, and we believe the idea of scaling taste is large and far reaching. The RH brand attracts the best designers, artisans, manufacturers and talent in our industry, scaling and rendering their…
Skills: Upholstery, Staple gun operation, Furniture assembly, Material application, Hand tool proficiency
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$123k–$169k/yr
Requisition Number: 76142 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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…
Skills: Laser Processing, Optics, Photonics, Team Leadership, Design of Experiments (DOE)
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$156k–$214k/yr
Requisition Number: 75979 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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…
Skills: Program Management, Technical Performance Management, Budget Management, Global Team Leadership, Project Planning
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$89k–$122k/yr
Requisition Number: 77459 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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…
Skills: Team leadership, Maintenance management, Preventive maintenance, Root cause analysis, Safety compliance
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
Job DetailsJob Location: Hickory Chair - Hickory, NC 28602Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DayPosition Summary: This position is responsible for reading the work orders for special instructions for cutting the leather …
Skills: Leather cutting, Pattern alignment, Material inspection, Manual dexterity, Work order interpretation
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
Job DetailsJob Location: 33 UV Room - Hickory, NC 28601Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: NightJoin a Team That Sticks Together! At Shurtape Technologies, we know how to make things stick. As a leading manufacturer and m…
Skills: Slitter operation, Equipment troubleshooting, Preventive maintenance, Data entry, SAP
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
Job DetailsJob Location: 33 UV Room - Hickory, NC 28601Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: NightJoin a Team That Sticks Together! At Shurtape Technologies, we know how to make things stick. As a leading manufacturer and m…
Skills: Slitter operation, Equipment maintenance, Troubleshooting, Data entry, SAP
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · On-site
Job DetailsJob Location: Hickory Chair - Hickory, NC 28602Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DayPosition Summary: This position is responsible for reading the work orders for special instructions for cutting the leather …
Skills: Leather cutting, Pattern alignment, Material inspection, Work order interpretation, Manual dexterity
Hickory, North Carolina, United States • On-site
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Oversee the design and development of next-generation manufacturing equipment ranging from lab-scale to fully automated systems. Manage a team of mechanical and mechatronics engineers to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative prototypes for industrial scalability.
Requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics with 10 years of experience, or an MS with 7 years, including supervisory experience. Proficiency in 3D CAD and experience leading technical teams in innovation and design are essential.
Requisition Number: 76245
The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us.
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 a manager in systems design, you will oversee the design and development of 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.
• Manage a team of mechanical and mechatronics engineers focused on development of prototypes, ensuring sound engineering rigor and industrial scalability.
• 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.
• Develop project technical strategies.
• Lead one or more technical teams on 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 25%, typically in concentrated periods every 1–2 years.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or related field (10 years’ experience), or MS (7 years’ experience).
• Supervisory experience required.
• Experience in leading technical teams.
• Mechanical design and detailing experience using 3D CAD.
• Experience in innovation, design and new technologies.
• Enjoy working with diverse team members to collect, align, and communicate requirements and design approaches.
• Some knowledge of industrial controls.
• Strong written communication skills, including documentation and diagrams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• MS degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience with SolidWorks.
• 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 $156,314.00 - $214,933.00 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.
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 [email protected].
Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in materials science, with a 170+ year track record of life-changing inventions. Corning applies its unparalleled expertise in glass science, ceramics science, and optical physics along with its deep manufacturing and engineering capabilities to develop category-defining products that transform industries and enhance people's lives. Corning succeeds through sustained investment in RD&E, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and deep, trust-based relationships with customers who are global leaders in their industries. Corning's capabilities are versatile and synergistic, which allows the company to evolve to meet changing market needs, while also helping our customers capture new opportunities in dynamic industries. Today, Corning's markets include optical communications, mobile consumer electronics, display technology, automotive, and life sciences vessels. Corning's industry-leading products include damage-resistant cover glass for mobile devices; precision glass for advanced displays; optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions for state-of-the-art communications networks; trusted products to accelerate drug discovery and delivery; and clean-air technologies for cars and trucks. Terms of Use: http://ow.ly/ObPiI
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