Automation Engineering Technical Lead

**Date:** Jun 5, 2026

**Location:** Hickory, NC, US, 28601

**Company:** Corning

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Corning Optical Communications LLC seeks Automation Engineering Technical Lead to work in Hickory, NC. Maintain & execute automation controls strategy in a discrete manufacturing environment. Provide electrical & controls engineering expertise in support of new fiber optic automation equipment, continuous improvements, cost reductions, & maintenance. Participate & direct all phases of projects from design to technology transfers. Develop control architecture & system integration reqs. for manufacturing environments. Req. 20% international (Mexico, Poland) & domestic travel. Req: bachelor’s in mechatronics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or closely related. 5 yrs. exp. using Beckoff, Omron, AB, or Siemens PLC automation platforms to design & support electrical/control systems for automated fi...