Country Manager Taiwan
Apply now »Date: Mar 2, 2026
Location: Taipei, TW, 105
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 73678
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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.
Role Purpose
Provide overall leadership and accountability for Corning PCS operations and presence in Taiwan, serving as the senior site and country leader. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, talent leadership, customer engagement, and alignment with Corning’s global PCS strategy, with a strong focus on supporting advanced photonics and Co‑Packaged Optics (CPO) growth.
Key Responsibilities
• Serve as the senior leader for Corning PCS in Taiwan, with full accountability for region performance, execution, and alignment to global PCS objectives across all functions (commercial, operations, technology and all support)
• Support leadership responsible for execution of manufacturing, engineering, quality, operations, and support functions in the region.
• Act as a key interface to strategic customers and partners in Taiwan, supporting executive engagement, roadmap planning, issue resolution, and long term relationship building.
• Partner closely with global PCS leadership to execute business strategy, capacity planning, and investment priorities in Taiwan.
• Ensure strong governance, compliance, and risk management across all site activities, including regulatory, environmental, and corporate requirements.
• Champion Corning culture, values, and talent development, building a strong, engaged, and high performing organization.
Experiences/Education - Required
• 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in technology, commercial technology or manufacturing/operations, or general management within semiconductors, photonics, advanced packaging, or related high technology industries.
• Prior experience leading large, multi function organizations with full site or country level accountability
• Strong relationship within the photonics, semiconductor customers and ecosystem within the region.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor and photonics technology, engineering and manufacturing operations and its related high precision environments.
• Proven ability to lead in a global, matrixed organization and effectively partner with regional and global stakeholders.
• Experience working with or supporting strategic customers, including executive level engagement and issue escalation.
• Strong business, communication, and cross cultural leadership skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse teams.
Experiences/Education - Desired
• Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering or technical discipline preferred); advanced degree or MBA is a plus. Fluency in Mandarin and English strongly preferred.
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We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.
- Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
- Health and well-being benefits include medical, extended health care, dental and vision as from your first day of work.
- You are eligible to participate in the Corning Optical Communications LLC Retirement and Savings Plan on your first day of work.
- RRSP with 100% match, up to 5% of your earnings,
- The company will contribute 2.5% of your eligible pay each year to the DPSP account.
- Long-Team disability benefit
- Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.
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A job that shapes a life.
Corning offers you the total package.
Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.
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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.
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As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a supplemental pension benefit to grow your wealth for retirement. In addition, we offer a supplemental housing fund to relieve your financial burden in owning a house.
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Our health and wellness benefits include competitive paid sick leave plan, company-paid life insurance, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) insurance, medical coverage for you and your children, paid time off, as well as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) designed to support both you and your family.
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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.
France (benefits) remove as needed:
A job that shapes a life.
Corning offers you the total package.
Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.
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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.
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As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide access to a savings plan.
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Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family.
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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.
Germany (benefits) remove as needed:
A job that shapes a life.
Corning offers you the total package.
Your well-being is our top priority. Our Compensation & Benefits package supports your health and well-being, your financial goals, and your career—from day one.
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentive programs are linked to key business results, ensuring you're rewarded when the company succeeds. When Corning wins, we all win.
- Our health and well-being benefits include company-funded retirement plan, paid leave, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
- Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling valued and recognized motivates us even more. That's why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate achievements and recognize colleagues who deliver exceptional performance.
Mexico (benefits) remove as needed:
A job that shapes a life.
Corning offers you the total package.
Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.
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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.
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As part of our commitment to your financial well-being and in addition to full Mexico statutory benefits, we offer food coupons that ease daily costs, and a structured savings fund to support your long-term financial goals.
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Salaried employees are eligible for comprehensive medical and dental coverage. Additionally, all employees are covered by company-sponsored life insurance, total permanent disability protection, paid time off, and have access to our Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family.
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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.
Poland (benefits) remove as needed:
A job that shapes a life.
Corning offers you the total package.
Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.
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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.
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As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a pension benefit that grows throughout your career.
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Our health and well-being benefits include medical, multi-sport card, company-paid life insurance, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family.
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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.
Taiwan (benefits) remove as needed:
A job that shapes a life.
Corning offers you the total package.
Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.
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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.
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As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we offer a supplemental pension plan on top of the government pension scheme to grow your retirement savings.
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Our health and wellness benefits include a Flexible Spending Account program, competitive paid leave plans, company-paid life insurance, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) insurance, medical coverage for you and your dependents, as well as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) designed to support both you and your family.
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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.
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 accommodations@corning.com.