Automation Measurements Manager
Corning•Hickory, NC
•$143,473 - $197,276•Onsite
About The Position
Corning Incorporated is seeking an Automation Measurements Manager to lead the development, integration, and support of automated measurement, sensing, inspection, and test solutions across our automation platforms. In this role, you will provide technical and organizational leadership for a team of engineers — driving scalable measurement solutions aligned with business objectives, customer requirements, and project goals. This is an opportunity to shape the future of industrial measurement technology at one of the world's leading materials science and engineering companies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, Optics, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field
- 8+ years of engineering or manufacturing experience with significant focus on automated measurement, metrology, inspection, or test systems
- Demonstrated technical leadership, project leadership, or people management experience
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams and influence technical decisions across disciplines
- Strong understanding of automated measurement and sensing system integration, including calibration, accuracy, repeatability, and measurement uncertainty in industrial environments
- Solid foundation in software engineering principles, data analysis, and documentation; proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Nice To Haves
- Experience with machine vision, laser-based measurement, displacement sensing, temperature sensing, force measurement, spectroscopy, or other industrial sensing technologies
- Programming experience in C#, C++, Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, OpenCV, HALCON, or similar tools
- Familiarity with vendor-based inspection/sensing platforms and PC-based measurement or automation software
- Experience with data acquisition systems, industrial communications, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) interfacing, and controls integration
- Optical or sensor modeling experience; background in manufacturing, automation, metrology, or industrial engineering environments
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of engineers — setting priorities, coaching, delivering performance feedback, and supporting career growth, including hiring and onboarding new talent
- Provide technical leadership across automated measurement methods, machine vision, sensing technologies, instrumentation, optics, data acquisition, and systems integration
- Drive project execution — planning, scheduling, resource allocation, risk assessment, issue resolution, and communication of results and progress to peers and leadership
- Oversee rapid prototyping, feasibility studies, and proof-of-concept development; review and approve technical designs, test methods, calibration approaches, and engineering documentation
- Champion safe work practices and foster a team culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses
- Long-term incentives
- 100% company-paid pension benefit
- Matching contributions to 401(k) savings plan
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Family building support
- Fitness
- Company-paid life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disease management programs
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Recognition program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
