PCS Application Engineer - US West Coast

Date: Jul 3, 2026

Location: California, CA, US

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 76106

Responsible for pre‑ and post‑sales support of PCS customers by ensuring successful technical positioning, ongoing engagements to get our products to be “designed‑in” our customers’ own systems, deployments and adoption of our products. Requires close collaboration within the business team, Commercial Technology, and adjacent functions across the PCS business unit.

• Help the business team position our products through ongoing interactions with our customers, with the goal of being “designed‑in” our customers’ own products or systems
• Support field trials and product evaluations
• 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
• Support sales demonstrations/presentations at customer sites and trade shows
• Perform training, troubleshooting and field support as needed to ensure successful adoption
• Conduct product evaluations on both Corning and competitor products
• Actively pursue, obtain and report competitive information to Product Line Management, Manufacturing and Sales/Marketing
• Provide recommendations to Sales & Manufacturing to solve quality and/or field related issues
• Travel to manufacturing facilities when needed to share technical knowledge of product deficiencies witnessed in the field

• Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering, Applied Science, or equivalent demonstrated experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in optical fibers and connectivity
• Ease with frequent customer interactions at technical level, comprehend needs, convey value
• Work independently with little supervision
• Interface and communicate effectively with all levels of personnel, internal and external
• Understand FAU product architecture and design concepts
• Be familiar with FAU NPI and mass production processes
• Understand optical component and optical assembly manufacturing processes
• Be familiar with major players in the optical communications industry and ecosystem
• Managing multiple customer projects simultaneously
• Working directly with contract manufacturers (CMs) and coordinating cross‑functional activities
• Communicating effectively with customers on technical and project‑related topics

• Technical writing ability, with emphasis on effective presentation of detailed concepts
• Knowledge of Corning Optical Communications products
• Managing multiple NPI projects
• Product industrialization and transfer‑to‑production activities
• Mass production introduction and ramp‑up
• Providing technical training and cross‑functional support

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $97,395.00–$ 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.

• 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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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