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# Manager, Automation Systems Design

- **Company:** Corning
- **Location:** Hickory, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $156,314.0 - $214,933.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Excel, 3d Models, Computer Vision, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), SolidWorks (CAD), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Object-Oriented Software Development, Microsoft PowerPoint, Process Control Systems
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3466583138&tx=YT1212TYD&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* 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.

Experiences/Education - Desired

 * 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.

## Description

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.