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Engineer I

CommScope, Shakopee, MN, United States


Location:

Shakopee, Minnesota, United States.

CommScope

is hiring for a Mechanical Engineer I position in Shakopee, MN. This role requires on‑site work five days a week. Relocation assistance is not available.

Job Overview
Join a team of outstanding engineers in our Shakopee, MN facility working on new product development of fiber optic connectors and apparatus used in data centers around the world.

Responsibilities

Develop expertise in fiber optic products, relevant industry standards, and technical principles.

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

Design new components and assemblies.

Document product requirements based on industry standards and applications.

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.

Support the launch of new products into CommScope’s global manufacturing facilities.

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.

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 current staff, which includes other engineers, technicians, and product managers in a team‑oriented environment.

Required Qualifications

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

0‑3 years of experience in a similar position.

Experience with 3D modeling tools like CREO or SolidWorks.

Live within commuting distance of our Shakopee, MN facility.

Desired Qualifications

Previous internship experience if you are a new graduate.

Experience with Minitab, Ansys, Power BI, and/or geometric tolerancing.

Solid interpersonal abilities, including excellent writing skills.

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

Ability to optimally work within a team‑based environment.

Benefits
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 per year, 10 days paid vacation (prorated based on start date), and other leave options.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $70,000‑$85,000.

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 talentacquisition@commscope.com.

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