Hyperscale Data Center Lead, Field Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

401(k) matching

Health, dental, vision benefits

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Corning Inc. is seeking a Field Engineering Site Lead to coordinate and execute on-site engineering services at a hyperscale data center environment.

This role requires geographic commitment for the duration of the project (2–3 years) and leadership of field teams to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality results. The position emphasizes coordination of staffing, equipment, and training, with daily updates to customers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
• Background in project management or operational planning.
• Willingness to remain within the geographical area of the project for its full duration (2–3 years).
• PMP certification.
• Familiarity with construction and project planning procedures.
• Prior fiber optic experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Track project run rates, quality metrics, defect trends, and labor utilization to drive operational efficiency and ensure customer deadlines are met.
• Coordinate staffing, equipment, and training readiness for on-site Field Engineering teams, including third-party vendors.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for daily and weekly customer update meetings; report project status to internal Commercial, Manufacturing, and Quality stakeholders.
• Partner with Field Engineering teams to identify and resolve execution obstacles, including staffing gaps, equipment issues, and site-access challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying trends in testing, troubleshooting, and repair performance.

Skills

Project management

Operational planning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

PMP certification

Fiber optic experience

Job description

Corning Inc. is seeking a Field Engineering Site Lead to coordinate and execute on-site engineering services at a hyperscale data center environment.

This role requires geographic commitment for the duration of the project (2–3 years) and leadership of field teams to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality results. The position emphasizes coordination of staffing, equipment, and training, with daily updates to customers and stakeholders.