Data Center Solutions Specialist

Corning Incorporated; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 102,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Charlotte, NC seeks a Commercial Technology Specialist for the Data Center Business Unit. You will serve as the technical bridge between customers (Oracle) and Corning’s product development and commercial teams—identifying network requirements and supporting field trials to shape the next generation of cabling solutions.

This high-visibility, customer-facing role requires 2+ years in data center cabling, strong VOC skills, and the ability to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business
• 2+ years in the Data Center cabling infrastructure industry
• Experience engaging directly with customers to identify network requirements and propose technical solutions
• Experience applying VOC methods or structured approaches to quantify customer needs and business opportunities
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Responsibilities

• Engage directly with Data Center customers to capture network architecture requirements and map Corning’s cabling solutions — including Inside Plant (ISP) and Outside Plant (OSP) infrastructure — to customer‑specific needs
• Apply Voice of Customer (VOC) methods to quantify opportunity size, identify unmet customer needs, and develop Net Present Value (NPV) analyses to support product investment decisions
• Support customer field trials and qualification processes, coordinating cross‑functionally with Product Line Management (PLM), solutions innovation, and technology teams to drive adoption of new products
• Identify and document customer pain points, competitive gaps, and emerging technology trends to inform Corning’s Data Center product roadmap
• Partner with commercial account teams to develop customer‑specific engagement plans and deliver technical presentations connecting Corning’s innovations to customer outcomes

Skills

Customer engagement

VOC methods

Cross-functional coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business

Job description

Corning Incorporated in Charlotte, NC seeks a Commercial Technology Specialist for the Data Center Business Unit. You will serve as the technical bridge between customers (Oracle) and Corning’s product development and commercial teams—identifying network requirements and supporting field trials to shape the next generation of cabling solutions.

This high-visibility, customer-facing role requires 2+ years in data center cabling, strong VOC skills, and the ability to travel up to 25%.