Mechanical Engineer II

How You’ll Help Us Connect the World

As a Mechanical Automation Engineer II, you will be part of our Automation Team responsible for designing and building custom automation equipment for manufacturing CommScope’s fiber optic products. You will work closely with manufacturing sites to design custom manufacturing equipment to improve quality, increase capacity, and reduce manufacturing costs. This position is based in Shakopee, Minnesota, and requires working onsite 5 days a week. Join a tight-knit automation team that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Development

• Produce creative concepts for machines and tooling designs to improve quality, cycle time, and reduce manufacturing costs

• Demonstrate innovation through unique ideas and propose them to the team.

• Deliver new concepts through brainstorming machine designs, component research, hands-on bench testing, and feasibility testing

• Develop, build, and test semi-automated equipment for fiber optics manufacturing

• Hands-on bench testing and iterative prototyping are core to this role

• Maintain an appetite for learning and stay up to date on the latest technology trends and industry standards

• Work with other mechanical engineers in the team to develop and implement work instructions for the standardization of mechanical design processes

Mechanical Design

• Lead direct engagement with manufacturing sites to understand real-world constraints and opportunities for scoping of new designs

• Design equipment that enables ease of manufacturability, assembly, and end use

• Work cross-functionally with electrical, process, and manufacturing engineers to ensure seamless integration of automation systems

• Create complete design documentation packages including drawings, BOMs, assembly instructions, and maintenance instructions

• Conduct commercial component selection such as pneumatics, electric actuators, sensors, and other automation components based on engineering principles

• Perform hands-on work including assembly, setup, calibration, process development, testing, and qualifications of equipment

• Both lead and participate in design reviews and feedback loops with global teams

• Take ownership of projects from ideation through build and qualification

• Analyze data using Excel or Minitab to assess processes performance during equipment development/qualification

Required Qualifications for Consideration

• Possess 2+ years of relevant engineering experience

• BS degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

• Ability to travel to global production locations to support project intake, development, and deployment, up to 15%

• Have experience with SolidWorks 3D CAD

• Possess great mechanical aptitude with the ability to read and understand 2D prints

• Demonstrate proficiency with current MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project

• Be self-driven and highly motivated with a strong sense of ownership and urgency

• Candidates should enjoy working directly with hardware and be comfortable in a lab or shop environment

• Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate in a global organization

• Possess unrestricted work authorization and does not require future sponsorship

You Will Excite Us If You

• Have experience with PTC Creo

• Have experience with SolidWorks PDM for CAD data management

• Have experience in process development and manufacturing qualifications

• Have strong Computer Skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changes with AI

• Have prior new process development experience

• Able to read and interpret electrical prints and codes

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 $76,000-$97,000 annually 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.

What Happens After You Apply

Learn how to prepare yourself for the next steps in our hiring process by visiting https://careers.commscope.com/how-we-hire.

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 careers.commscope.com/eeo