Fiber Optic Cable Design Engineer

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

CommScope is a global innovator in broadband technology. Our team collaborates with leading Service and Content Providers to build entertainment and communication solutions that are personalized and mobile. At CommScope, we are constantly redefining connectivity to power a smarter, simpler, more connected world. CommScope customers include service providers (cable, broadband, telco, satellite), commercial verticals, small enterprises, and the people they serve. We win when our customers win…and that drives everything we do.

How You’ll Help Us Connect the World
Our Cable Connectivity Solutions Team provides innovative fiber optic and copper cable and connectivity solutions for use in data centers and business enterprise, telecommunications, cable television and residential broadband networks.

Our team is expanding and hiring for a Research and Development Product Engineer in the Fiber Cable Engineering group in Claremont, NC.  The Engineering team provides innovation and support for the various fiber cable families offered by CommScope, including Premises, Indoor/Outdoor, and Outdoor Fiber cables.  This position will also provide the opportunity to work with many other functional groups within CommScope, including Product Management, Field Application Engineering, Operations, Purchasing, and Quality.
 

This is an onsite role at Claremont, NC

Responsibilities:
•    Design and implementation of new fiber optic cable products, including development of materials, physical construction, and process optimization in collaboration with other groups.
•    Able to manage projects using CommScope's project management system.
•    Be a point of contact for both internal and external technical support of fiber optic cable products, to include domestic and international business.
•    Responsible for developing, scheduling, and implementing projects.
•    Participation in industry standards development.
•    Develop cable test plans, analyze the data, and create test reports.
•    Routinely display initiative in achieving goals and objectives focused on cost reduction and innovation.
•    Support our factories and able to work between our Claremont and Catawba N.C. facilities.

Required Qualifications for Consideration:
•    Bachelor’s degree or higher in related technical curriculum (mechanical, electrical or related)
•    2 - 5 years of related experience.
•    Experience working in the fiber optic cable manufacturing industry.
•    Sound safety and quality principles.
•    Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office products.
•    Creative, analytical technical problem-solver.
•    Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and balance day to day activities with project activity.
•    Able to work independently and productively with little supervision.
•    Able to work in cross-functional teams.
•    Professional and assertive communication skills.
•    10% of travel within U.S.

You Will Excite us if you Have
•    Experience with design or manufacturing of fiber ribbons and ribbon fiber cable.
•    Ability to interface with Manufacturing personnel and coordinate development work in a manufacturing environment.
•    5 – 10 years of related 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 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 talentacquisition@commscope.com. You can also learn more about CommScope’s accommodation process and EEO policy at https://jobs.commscope.com/eeo