Supervisor, Automation Process

Corning•Hickory, NC

1d•$124,996 - $171,870

About The Position

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.

Requirements

BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, Industrial, or Automation Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Physics, or a related technical discipline with 5–7 years of relevant engineering experience; or MS with 3–5 years of relevant experience
2+ years experience demonstrated experience defining, maturing, and validating process requirements for automated or precision-engineered systems
Ability to reason from first principles, analogy, engineering analysis, and limited data to drive technically credible decisions before full empirical operating data is available
2+ years experience using modeling, simulation, engineering analysis, or structured experimentation to mature process understanding
Comfortable directing and personally performing hands-on adjustments to prototype and development equipment using controls, software interfaces, hand tools, and alignment fixtures
2+ years experience providing technical direction to engineers and reviewing their technical outputs for quality and completeness
Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise technical contributors, including assigning work, coaching, and supporting employee development
Experience working across process, systems, discipline engineering, and supplier boundaries
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a relevant technical discipline
Experience leading process development across multi-station or system-level automation projects
Previous formal or informal supervisory experience for engineers or technical professionals
Understanding of tolerancing, alignment sensitivity, repeatability, and mechanical error budget concepts
Exposure to automated manufacturing systems, pilot systems, advanced equipment development, precision automation, or high-speed automation environments
Experience with MATLAB, Python, or similar tools for engineering analysis or simulation
Familiarity with structured experimentation methods such as Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control (DMAIC), Design of Experiments (DOE), [Confirm acronym definition: MEEs], Six Sigma, or equivalent

Responsibilities

Own and integrate process requirements across a multi-station automation system — including method, material transformation, sequencing, timing, tolerances, operating windows, and station interfaces — ensuring completeness and alignment with overall system goals
Lead process concept evaluation and down-selection; identify critical knowledge gaps and drive closure through engineering analysis, modeling, simulation, and targeted experimentation
Mature and validate process understanding — including throughput, yield, and operating windows — to the level required to support production system design and supplier implementation
Convert validated development learning into process requirements and specifications that drive production equipment design; review supplier concepts and participate in cross-functional design-path approval
Directly supervise two Automation Process Development Engineers; provide technical direction to broader project engineering teams and serve as the senior process voice in technical reviews and decision forums