CAD Engineer

CommScope; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CommScope in Apex, NC, is looking for a CAD Designer for Telecom Outside Plant New Product Development. This role is vital in transforming ideas into high-quality telecom products. The ideal candidate has a hands-on background in plastic parts design and is proficient in 3D modeling using Creo.

Key responsibilities include developing accurate CAD models and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet rigorous standards. This position requires an Associate's Degree in engineering and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in product development or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles and materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate 2D drawings and 3D CAD models.
• Update and revise designs based on feedback and engineering changes.
• Ensure designs meet specifications, standards, and manufacturability requirements.

Skills

3D modeling using Creo

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in an engineering related study

Tools

CREO software

SAP Based PLM systems

Job description

Job Title: CAD Designer Telecom New Product Development, located in Apex, NC

Location: Apex, North Carolina, United States

About the Role

The CAD Designer for Telecom Outside Plant (OSP) New Product Development plays a critical technical role in transforming conceptual ideas into robust, next-generation telecom products. This position collaborates closely with laboratory engineering and cross-functional teams to ensure that Telcordia Generic Requirements (GR) specifications, along with internal standards, are effectively integrated into high-quality product designs.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on, plastic parts designer with strong 3D modeling experience using Creo. Expertise in molded plastic part design is essential. This individual excels at translating complex requirements into actionable engineering plans and 3D models.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate 2D drawings and 3D CAD models
• Update and revise designs based on feedback and engineering changes
• Ensure designs meet specifications, standards, and manufacturability requirements
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and manufacturing teams
• Organize and manage CAD files and documentation

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in an engineering related study and trained in 3D modeling using Creo
• Proficiency in CREO software
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills
• Basic understanding of engineering principles and materials
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in product development or manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with SAP Based PLM systems and revision control processes

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work in laboratory and engineering environments around equipment, chambers, and instrumentation.
• Occasional lifting of 30–50 lbs during test setup or equipment handling.
• Standing, bending, or working in environmental or ESD‑controlled areas as required.
• Use of PPE (safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection) per procedures.
• Occasional off‑shift support for time‑critical testing or prototype builds.

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 game‑changing 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 bright, passionate, 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 [e-mail]. You can also learn more about CommScope’s accommodation process and EEO policy at https://jobs.commscope.com/eeo

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