Field Engineer
US$64,000 – US$88,000 / yr base salary
Posted 24 Sep 2026
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- Expected experience
- 2–5 yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$64,000 – US$88,000 / yr |
|---|
CertificationsBachelor of Science
Field of studyTechnical Field
CertificationsBachelor of Science
Field of studyChemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Requisition Number: 77182
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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.
Scope of Position:
Field Engineer(s) provide on-site and remote technical assistance globally to both internal and external customers and support field projects, training classes, corporate owned manufacturing facilities, Product Line Management, and Commercial Sales and Marketing.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
- Master optical test and splice equipment and procedures required to perform work you're leading.
- Travel to customer sites to install, test, and document fiber optic communication systems.
- Perform as a Project Leader with the responsibility for coordinating and executing all facets of a fiber optic network installation.
- Instruct fiber optic training courses at various Corning locations, regional locations, and at customer sites.
- Provide technical assistance to internal and external customers via the Technical Support Line.
- Provide on-site technical assistance and solving problems for various Corning customers at various locations.
- Complete on-site investigations of potential product issues raised by customers.
- Act as the primary means of field remediation to resolve quality issues at customer sites.
- Conduct product evaluations on both Corning and competitor products.