Mechanical Engineering Lead - Automation and Equipment
Corning
Charlotte, NC · Posted September 29, 2026
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Where Charlotte, NC placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #2Best cities for manufacturing and industrial jobs645 openings · of 100
- #2Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Southeast298 jobs · of 72
- #3Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Southeast654 openings · of 65
- #5Best cities for financial services jobs726 openings · of 90
- #6Cities hosting the most business conferences in the Southeast13 conferences · of 21
- #8Best cities for healthcare pay after cost of living$143k · of 24
Rankings about engineering jobs
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- Best cities for engineering pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($216k)
- Most requested AI skills in engineering jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (6.1%)
- AI tools named most often in engineering jobs #1 Claude (1.7%)
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How AI is used in this kind of work
AI use among mechanical engineering technologists and technicians is little observed so far. Measured exposure for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians: 7% (little observed).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
Corning has filed one layoff notice in the last twelve months, covering 123 workers, most recently February 2026. These are public filings with state labor departments, and an open role can sit alongside them. See the filings
About the job
We are currently hiring a Mechanical Engineering Lead - Automation and Equipment to drive the development and deployment of advanced manufacturing automation equipment. Lead multidisciplinary teams, collaborate with external vendors, and ensure technical excellence. Ideal for experienced engineers with a strong background in automation or precision equipment design.