Designer

In our 'always on' world, we believe it's essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do. CommScope is hiring a designer for the Data Center R&D Engineering team. This is onsite at our Shakopee, MN facility.

If you are enthusiastic about creating innovative designs from concept through completion, then this may be an opportunity you are looking for!

How You'll Help Us Connect the World

As a designer on the Data Center R&D Engineering team, you will be instrumental in developing mechanical apparatus to support fiber optic products for both advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and high-speed networks of the future. The role involves utilizing design skills to create solutions that solve customer problems, minimize costs, are reliable, and easy to manufacture.

More specifically, daily activities may include the following:

• Modeling product components and assemblies in CREO software, following company practices, and managing CAD file versions in the SAP database.
• Coordinating requests for prototypes of new designs using relevant methods & suppliers.
• Submit invention requests and work with legal counsel to pursue filing new patents.
• Collaborating with the lead engineer to evaluate form, fit and function of prototypes, and to assure materials and designs are meeting relevant specifications.
• Document designs in drawings and bills of materials, per standards and specifications, and initiate release of these into our change management system.
• Collaborating with Manufacturing Process Development to assure components and assemblies are manufacturable.
• Collaborating with Field Application Engineering to assure that products are usable by the customer in an application setting.
• Participation in process improvement efforts and group training.

Required Qualifications for Consideration:

• An associate's degree in a related field.
• Familiarity with drawing and tolerance standards.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Experience designing with a CAD tool.

You Will Excite Us If You Have:

• Knowledge of materials, injection molding, stamping dies, and sheet metal fabrication process.
• Experience with FEA (ANSYS, Pro/Mechanical) and related analytical tools.
• Experience with CAD tools such as CREO.
• Previous design internship or work experience.

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 $52,600 - $64,400.

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.