Engineer I

In our 'always on' world, we believe it's essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do.

Join a team of outstanding engineers in our Shakopee, MN facility working on new product development for fiber optic assemblies used in data centers around the world! This role requires on-site work five days a week. Local candidates will be given preference; relocation assistance is not available.

How You'll Help Us Connect the World:

As a member of our engineering team, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams around the world to design, develop, and launch innovative products while driving continuous improvements to existing solutions serving the data center, AI, and telecommunications markets. In this role, you will primarily support the development of next-generation fiber optic panels and infrastructure solutions used in conjunction with optical fiber connectors and cable assemblies. You will play a key role throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept and design through validation, launch, and ongoing product support. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Participate in new product development activities and support the release of new and modified products.

• Document product requirements based on industry standards and applications.

• Design new components and assemblies and support optical and mechanical testing of our fiber optic products.

• Perform component and assembly evaluation, data analysis and failure analysis. Write test reports detailing the results of testing.

• Review and approve product design and engineering change documentation for conformance to company, customer, agency and industry specifications and standards.

• Coordinate with manufacturing teams on new process development during the introduction of new products into manufacturing.

• Generate a Record of Inventions for innovations and pursue intellectual property protection.

• Develop awareness of corporate, business unit and quality management system documentation.

• Develop knowledge of fiber optic products, relevant industry standards for these products and technical principles.

• Gather knowledge of the range of lab test equipment and engineering tools such as LEAN or 6-sigma, DMAIC or other improvement processes, DoE, FMEA and MSA.

• This position may travel to international locations and has growth potential per engineering technical ladder with six additional engineering titles each with increasing responsibilities.

• Collaboration with cross-functional teams, which includes designers, technicians, product managers, manufacturing & quality engineers in a team-oriented environment.

• Required Qualifications for Consideration:

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, physics, or a similar field

  • Experience with 3D modeling tools like CREO or SolidWorks

  • Experience designing injection-molded parts

  • Live within commuting distance of our Shakopee, MN facility

  You Will Excite Us If You Have:

  • Previous internship experience

  • Experience with ANSYS Mechanical, Minitab, and/or geometric tolerancing

  • Solid interpersonal abilities, including excellent verbal and writing skills.

  • Skilled at planning and the ability to pay attention to details.

  • Ability to optimally work within a team-based environment

  The candidate will be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, life and accidental death insurance, a 401(k) plan, and participation in the Company’s Incentive Plan. Candidates starting with the Company will be eligible for eleven paid holidays in a full calendar year, 10 days paid vacation (prorated based on start date), and other leave options. Salary Range: $70,000-$85,000

  What Happens After You Apply:

  Learn how to prepare yourself for the next steps in our hiring process by visiting https://jobs.commscope.com/content/How-We-Hire/?locale=en_US

  Why CommScope?

  CommScope is on a quest to deliver connectivity that empowers how we live, work, and learn. Our employees push the boundaries of communications technology that enables groundbreaking discoveries like 5G, the Internet of Things, and gigabit speeds for everyone, everywhere. With our unmatched expertise in copper, fiber, and wireless infrastructure, our global clients rely on us to outperform today and be ready for the needs of tomorrow.

  If you want to grow your career alongside forward-thinking, hardworking, and caring people who strive to create what's next…..come connect to your future at CommScope.

  CommScope is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including people with disabilities and veterans. If you are seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process, please contact us to submit your request at [email protected].