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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Solutions Architect - **Company:** Corning - **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $95,042.0 - $130,683.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Data Centers, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint - **Published:** October 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://corningjobs.corning.com/talentcommunity/apply/1440137700/?locale=en_US ## About the Role * BS in Engineering Related Studies (i.e., Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Optics) * 5+ years of telecommunications, data center, or related industry experience * Project management/project coordination experience highly desired * Telecom manufacturing experience highly desired * Ability to translate complex technical information into clear customer-facing and internal communications * Must be an effective communicator, able to deliver messages through various methods * Strong knowledge of fiber optic products, structured cabling systems, and related installation practices * Fluent Language Skills in English, both spoken and written * Ability to manage tasks effectively in an actively changing environment * Results oriented with a high commitment level to task completion * Willingness to work outside of normal scheduled business hours when necessary * Sound problem solving and decision-making processes and skills * Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of both internal and external customers * Must be detailed oriented and conscientious * Travel up to 25% Skills - Desired * Demonstrated initiative with the ability to take ownership and drive progress with limited oversight * Ability to listen, make wise decisions, and act with little direction * Ability to organize and coordinate a complex work schedule with a variety of duties * Proficiency in using Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint * Experience in Engineering Services, technical field support, customer solution development, or a related technical role is preferred * Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously * Work efficiently and effectively in a dynamic environment * Establish and maintain positive relationships with peers and customers * Proficient at conflict management and creating "win - win" solutions * Ability to always maintain composure and professional demeanor ## Description Serve as a key Engineering Services (ES) resource collaborating with COC to support the innovation and commercialization of new solutions for strategic hyperscale data center (HSDC) customers. This role contributes across new product design activities including gathering customer requirements, supporting concept development with AIR and Market Development teams, coordinating prototype efforts with Corning Technology, and creating supporting documentation. The position also requires understanding customer priorities, market needs, and competitive activity to help guide solution development and reduce risk to Corning., * Lead Engineering Services solution development activities for strategic HSDC customers * Understand customer innovation priorities and support efforts to align solutions with those needs * Support internal COC stakeholders, including HSDC leaders, PMO managers, and Market Development, to help ensure Engineering Services is meeting innovation needs * Interact directly with customers to understand their problems, requirements, identify innovation opportunities, or guide customers to solutions within manufacturing capabilities * Articulate customer use cases and work with Technology during design and development phases to meet customer requirements * Contribute to the generation of Intellectual Property (IP/patents) in conjunction with Technology * Identify potential failure modes for installation of new products and work with Technology team to mitigate in development where possible, or develop appropriate training material * Train customer design engineers, design firms, and installation contractors on new products, solution sets, and installation * Establish procedures for innovation products, including how products are handled, installed, and tested * Lead field trials for new product initiativesIdentify new use cases for innovation while in the field * Provide design input into software configurators or other design work aids * Deeply understand manufacturing capabilities and align to customer requirements * Work closely with PLM to develop part numbers and order processes for solutions * Provide internal training to ES for all innovation projects * Collect and present installation data from field trials and early-stage deployments to support value propositions for innovation * Assist marketing and sales with creation of case studies and collateral for new innovations