Engineer I

CommScope; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

AD&D

401(k)

Incentive Plan

11 paid holidays

2 weeks paid vacation

Job summary

CommScope is seeking an engineer to join our Shakopee, MN fiber optic Center of Excellence. You will contribute to the development of next‑generation fiber optic connectors and assemblies, collaborating across global teams from concept through validation, launch, and ongoing support.

You will design components, conduct testing, analyze data, and coordinate with manufacturing for new processes. This role emphasizes a lifecycle approach and eligibility for growth within our engineering ladder.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, physics, or a similar technical field.
• Experience with 3D modeling tools like CREO or SolidWorks.
• Experience designing injection-molded parts.
• Live within commuting distance of our Shakopee, MN facility.

Responsibilities

• Participate in new product development activities and support the release of new and modified products.
• Document product requirements based on industry standards and voice of customer.
• Design new components and assemblies and support optical and mechanical testing of fiber optic connectors.
• 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 specifications.
• Coordinate with manufacturing teams on new process development during the introduction of new products into manufacturing.
• Generate a Record of Invention for innovations and pursue IP protection.
• Develop knowledge of fiber optic products and relevant industry standards.
• Gather knowledge of lab test equipment and engineering tools such as LEAN, DMAIC, DoE, FMEA and MSA.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a team-oriented environment.

Education

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

Tools

CREO

SolidWorks

ANSYS Mechanical

Minitab

Geometric tolerancing

Job description

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Location: Shakopee, Minnesota, United States

General Summary

Join a team of outstanding engineers in our Shakopee, MN fiber optic Center of Excellence 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.

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 connectors used in conjunction with optical fiber cable assemblies and related hardware. You will play a key role throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept and design through validation, launch, and ongoing product support.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in new product development activities and support the release of new and modified products.
• Document product requirements based on industry standards and voice of customer.
• Design new components and assemblies and support optical and mechanical testing of fiber optic connectors.
• 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 Invention 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.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams, which include designers, technicians, product managers, manufacturing & quality engineers in a team-oriented environment.
• This position may travel to international locations and has growth potential per engineering technical ladder with six additional engineering titles each with increasing responsibilities.

Accountability/Impact

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.

• Tech Savvy: Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.
• Resourcefulness: Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.

Required Qualifications for Consideration

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, physics, or a similar technical field
• Experience with 3D modeling tools like CREO or SolidWorks
• Experience designing injection-molded parts
• Live within commuting distance of our Shakopee, MN facility

Desirable Qualifications

• 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

Our salary ranges consider a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to benchmarking by independent third-party consultants, skill sets, years of experience, training, education, geography, and other business needs. Depending on experience, the range can be higher for candidates with exceptional experience and a demonstrated history of successful performance. The expected salary range for this position is $70,000 - $85,000 based on hired level and experience. 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, two weeks of paid vacation (prorated based on start date), as well as other leave options.

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