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Designer I

CommScope
CommScope Salary
Shakopee, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/25/2026
CommScope, an Amphenol company, is hiring for a Designer I position in Shakopee MN

Join a team in our Shakopee, MN facility working on new product development for fiber optic assemblies used in data centers around the world. A Designer I develops and releases designs and detailed drawings of components and assemblies leveraging CAD software. This position focuses on fiber optic connector, cable assembly, and apparatus product development. This role requires on-site work five days a week

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Contribute to project assignments
    • Creates design concepts and solutions that solve customer problems
    • Models product components and assemblies in CAD software following company practice
    • Manages CAD file versions in the CAD database
    • Initiates engineering change orders that release drawings and bills of materials into the MRP system
    • Request prototypes of new designs using relevant methods and suppliers
    • Collaborates with the lead Design Engineer to evaluate form, fit, and function of prototypes.
    • Documents designs in drawings and bills of materials per standards and specifications. Also adds detailed dimensions to drawings
    • Collaborate with a Design Engineer to assure materials and designs are meeting relevant specifications
    • Collaborate with Manufacturing Process Development to assure components and assemblies are manufacturable
    • Collaborate with Field Application Engineering to assure that products are usable by the customer in an application setting
    • Participate in process improvement efforts and group training
  • Contribute to department needs and assignments as applicable
    • Develop awareness of corporate, business unit, and department quality management system documentation
    • Develop awareness of relevant industry standards for fiber optic products
    • Develop awareness of CAD software capabilities
    • Develop awareness of fiber optic products and applications
    • Develop awareness of design practices for the range of parts and assemblies
    • Develop awareness of manufacturing practices for the range of parts and assemblies
Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience with MCAD software and database management
  • Experience with prototyping and manufacturing methods
  • Familiarity with ERP systems and Bill of Material structure
  • Familiarity with drawing and tolerance standards
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment


Strongly Desired Skills & Qualifications

  • Associates degree in Applied Science in Engineering Drafting and Design desired
  • Knowledge of CREO CAD software
  • Knowledge of SAP
  • Knowledge of sheet metal or plastics design and manufacturing techniques
  • Experience with the product development process in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience with fiber optic products


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, 10 days paid vacation (prorated based on start date), and other leave options. Salary Range: $53,000-$63,000.

What Happens After You Apply

Learn how to prepare yourself for the next steps in our hiring process by visiting https://jobs.commscope.com/content/How-We-Hire/?locale=en_US

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 enabling 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 tomorrow's needs.

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.

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