Job Title: Automation Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking a talented Automation Engineer to join our team, focusing on creating and modifying PLC programs for our fiber optic cable production plant. You will design and implement new control systems projects, manage controls engineering scope for process improvement, capital expansion, and obsolescence mitigation projects. Your work will involve implementing robust, cost-effective automation and process machine control systems and interfacing with external system integrators to deliver fully integrated process equipment systems.
Responsibilities
Essential Skills
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Charlotte, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $105000.00 - $130000.00/yr.
Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. \ As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning's total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family. Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That's why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 2026.
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