Requisition Number: 72364
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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:
Fiber Optic Field Support Specialist - Part-Time. Technical Field Specialist personnel provides product training, new product introduction, promote and assist in gathering information and customer feedback while promoting Corning Optical Communications Quality policies and best practices to customers of Corning Optical Communications in their specific territories.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide after the sale training and field support of Corning Optical Communications fiber optic cable and hardware installations (Inside Plant and Outside Plant).
Actively pursue competitive information and report back to Sales.
Support field trials and product evaluations for fiber optic cable and hardware installations.
Support Sales demonstrations/presentations and trade shows
Support Data Center and fiber to the home (FTTH) installations
Perform training, troubleshooting and field support for both single and ribbon fiber splicing.
Teach Tier 1 (light source and power meter) and Tier 2 (OTDR) fiber optic cable field testing applications.
Instruct fiber optic installation classes up to 25 students as a qualified instructor or a technical assist role.
Experiences/Education - Required:
Technical degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 3 years' experience in Fiber Optics
Possess a driver's license and be insurable.
Work independently with little or no supervision.
Able and willing to travel 50% of the time.
Interface and communicate effectively with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company.
Experiences/Education - Desired:
Spanish a plus
Proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
Knowledge of Corning Optical Communications products
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $35.00 hourly rate - $40.00 hourly rate. 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.
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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.
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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com .