Staff Software Engineer, Equipment Integration

Staff Software Engineer, Equipment Integration

• Date:

• Feb 27, 2026

• Location:

• Charlotte, NC, US, 28216Corning, NY, US, 14831

• Company:

• Corning Requisition Number:

  73602
• The company built on breakthroughs. ​ 
• Join us.​ 
• Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science.

From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what's possible. ​ How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations - not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​ ​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​

• ​Come break through with us. 
• The global Information Technology (IT) Function is leading efforts to align IT and Business Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated information integration technologies.

Through these efforts, IT helps to improve the competitive position of Corning's businesses through IT enabled processes. IT also delivers Information Technology applications, infrastructure, and project services in a cost efficient manner to Corning worldwide.

• Staff Software Engineer - Equipment Integration
• We're looking for a Staff Software Engineer specializing in Equipment Integration to build the software that connects our manufacturing equipment with enterprise systems like MES, ERP, SCADA, and other smart‑factory platforms.

In this role, you'll blend full‑stack engineering with deep equipment‑connectivity expertise to enable reliable, scalable, real‑time data flow across our production environment. If you're passionate about Industry 4.0, automation, and building robust integration solutions that improve visibility and efficiency on the shop floor, this is a high‑impact opportunity.

• What You'll Do
• + Design, develop, test, and deploy full‑stack software solutions for equipment‑to‑system integration + Build backend services (Java, C#, Python, Node.

js) and front‑end interfaces (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) + Implement messaging and integration frameworks (ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ, Kafka, MQTT) + Connect manufacturing equipment using protocols like

OPC UA, SECS/GEM, TCP/IP, MQTT

+ Integrate with MES, SCADA, and other manufacturing platforms + Design and optimize databases for equipment data, events, and historical tracking + Troubleshoot connectivity, data flow, and system behavior issues + Support deployments, commissioning, and production startup + Maintain documentation and collaborate with architects, IT, and manufacturing teams + Stay current with Industry 4.0 technologies and contribute to continuous improvement

• What You Bring
• + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering or related field + 5+ years of software development experience (full‑stack or backend) + Hands‑on experience integrating manufacturing equipment with industrial systems + Proficiency in Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript + Knowledge of OPC UA, SECS/GEM, TCP/IP, or message‑queuing technologies + Experience with databases, Git, and Agile tools (Jira, GitLab) •Preferred Skills•+ Experience with messaging frameworks (ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ, Kafka, MQTT) + Familiarity with SCADA (Ignition, znt PAC) or MES (Siemens OpCenter/Camstar) + Understanding of manufacturing environments, automation, and Industry 4.

0 + Experience with OSI PI or analytics platforms + Strong debugging, problem‑solving, and communication skills + Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams

• Additional Details
• +

Travel:

Up to 25% +

Work Environment:

Global, collaborative, multicultural teams

• This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
• The range for this position is $110,133.00 - $151,433.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.
• A job that shapes a life. 
• Corning offers you the total package. 
• Your well-being is our priority.

Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one. + Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win. + 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. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at.

• Nearest Major Market:

• Charlotte