Automation Measurements Engineer

Corning•Hickory, NC

3d•$101,784 - $139,953•Onsite

About The Position

At Corning, we bring together technically deep engineers to develop solutions that push the boundaries of automation and measurement. As an Automation Measurement Engineer, you'll lead the design and integration of advanced measurement, sensing, inspection, and test systems — working across hardware, software, and systems disciplines to deliver solutions that are accurate, scalable, and built to perform in industrial environments. If you thrive at the intersection of optics, metrology, and automation, this role offers meaningful technical challenges and real impact.

Requirements

BS in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field with 6–8 years of relevant experience; MS with 4–6 years; or PhD with 0–3 years
Hands-on experience with optics, metrology, measurement, and inspection systems in industrial or automation environments
Knowledge of engineering mechanics and design principles: fixtures, tooling, structural stability, alignment, tolerance analysis, and precision assembly
Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects or workstreams across multiple engineering disciplines, with strong communication and stakeholder alignment skills
Scientific programming experience in C#, C++, Java, or similar languages; solid foundation in software engineering principles and architecture
Strong analytical skills including data analysis, statistics, signal processing, measurement system evaluation, calibration, accuracy, and repeatability assessment

Nice To Haves

Strong technical understanding of how measurement and sensing systems are electrically and mechanically integrated into equipment and/or automation platforms.
Experience with SolidWorks, mechanical fixture, tooling design, GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, precision alignment, and assembly methods
Experience with interferometry, chromatic confocal, displacement sensing, force measurement, temperature sensing, laser-based measurement, or other industrial sensing technologies
Familiarity with both vendor-based inspection/sensing platforms and PC-based measurement or automation software tools
Experience with data acquisition systems, industrial communications, PLC interfacing, and controls integration
Experience working in manufacturing, automation, metrology, or industrial engineering environments
Familiarity with object-oriented software development in modern programming languages.
Experience with Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and integrate automated measurement, sensing, inspection, and test solutions across complex automation systems
Lead system architecture decisions, feasibility studies, and proof-of-concept development to evaluate and reduce technical risk
Drive integration of measurement hardware, sensors, fixtures, and software into broader automation platforms; troubleshoot performance, accuracy, and repeatability issues
Collaborate across mechanical, electrical, controls, software, and manufacturing teams to define requirements and deliver integrated solutions
Mentor junior engineers, support intellectual property documentation, and communicate project results and risks to stakeholders