Hyperscale Data Center Field Lead

Corning; Louisiana; On-site; USD 98,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & incentives

Pension plan

Health benefits

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning is seeking a Field Engineering Site Lead to coordinate and execute on-site engineering services at a hyperscale data center environment. You will lead fiber optic testing, troubleshooting, and repair activities — ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.

The role requires geographic commitment for the duration of the project (approximately 2–3 years). A Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and project management experience are essential,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is required.
• Background in project management or operational planning is required.
• Willingness to remain within the project geographic area for the full duration (2–3 years).

Responsibilities

• Track project run rates, quality metrics, defect trends, and labor utilization to drive efficiency.
• Coordinate staffing, equipment, and training for on-site Field Engineering teams, including third-party vendors.
• Serve as primary contact for daily/weekly customer updates; report status to internal stakeholders.
• Partner with Field Engineering teams to resolve obstacles such as staffing gaps or site-access issues.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying testing, troubleshooting, and repair trends.

Skills

Project management

Operational planning

Field engineering leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Fiber optic testing equipment

Job description

Corning is seeking a Field Engineering Site Lead to coordinate and execute on-site engineering services at a hyperscale data center environment. You will lead fiber optic testing, troubleshooting, and repair activities — ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.

The role requires geographic commitment for the duration of the project (approximately 2–3 years). A Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and project management experience are essential,