Fiber Optic Field Support Specialist (Part-Time) - San Antonio, TX

Fiber Optic Field Support Specialist (Part-Time) - San Antonio, TX

Join Corning, one of the world's leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. This position is part of the Optical Communications segment, which provides industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.

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.

Corning offers a total package that supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one. Our compensation and benefits package includes company-wide bonuses, long-term incentives, a 100% company-paid pension benefit, matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, health and well-being benefits, 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.