Sr. Automation Engineer
CorningReynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico
Posted January 13, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Corning is a global leader in materials science with over 170 years of innovation. The company specializes in glass, ceramics, and optical technologies, offering products for optical communications, mobile devices, displays, automotive, and life sciences. Corning's unique combination of material and process innovation, coupled with deep customer relationships, enables it to drive industry transformation and enhance people's lives.
Job Description
This role sits within Corning Optical Connectivity Solution's Division Engineering organization supporting global automation projects. As a Sr. Automation Engineer, you will lead delivery of new automation equipment, process optimization, or cost reduction in support of the Division's automation strategy.
Requirements
- Provide mechanical design expertise in support of new equipment & system introductions, continuous improvements, cost reductions, maintenance, and productivity improvements.
- Interface with external system integrators and machine builders to successfully deliver fully integrated automation equipment to Corning's plants on-time, on-budget, and that satisfy performance measures.
- Actively participate/direct all phases of the project including initiation, design/development, equipment build, factory acceptance, production start-up support, training of plant personnel and technology transfer.
- Ensure design packages are complete and documented properly and conform to Corning standards.
- Prepare technical specifications for automation equipment development in accordance with automation PRIME, GPM playbook for automation deployment.
- Work with project teams to solve automation problems, resolve project related issues, and develop fundamental understanding of technical/process requirements critical to system success.
- The individual must be capable of executing project assignments as well as managing projects, in a team-based environment, with minimal supervision.
- Provides directions to other technicians/engineers, coaches junior engineers, and provides guidance to maintenance personnel
- Develops and leads some areas of the manufacturing and/or technical roadmap. Documents material, process and/or equipment to protect and contribute to Intellectual Property improvements.
- Proficient in use of statistical data analysis and DOE in process problem solving and process/product improvement.
- Introduces new products and technologies.
- Meets all Environmental, Safety and Health requirements.
- Develops SME knowledge of material, process and/or equipment in focused areas of manufacturing or engineering.