Hyperscale Data Center Site Lead

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

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.

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings - carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Purpose

Corning is seeking a Field Engineering Site Lead to coordinate and execute on-site engineering services at a hyperscale data center environment. In this role, you will lead fiber optic testing, troubleshooting, and repair activities - ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. This role requires geographic commitment for the duration of the project (approximately 2-3 years).

Key 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

Required 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 (approximately 2-3 years)

Desired Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Familiarity with construction and project planning procedures
• Prior fiber optic experience
• 5+ years of leadership experience

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is$97,542.00-$134,121.00 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 ofrace, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [e-mail] .