Senior Automation Engineer Job at CommScope (Shakopee)

Senior Automation Engineer

CommScope

Location:
United States , Shakopee

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

120000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Senior Mechanical Engineer, to be part of our Automation Team responsible for designing and building custom automation equipment for manufacturing CommScope’s fiber optic products. This position is onsite (five days a week) at our Shakopee, MN facility. 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, while supporting our global manufacturing facilities. Join a tight-knit automation team that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibility:

Conduct feasibility studies, cost analyses, and risk assessments for new automation projects
Design and propose innovative machine and tooling concepts to improve quality, reduce cycle time, and lower manufacturing costs
Generate and present creative ideas to the team, fostering a culture of innovation
Deliver new concepts through brainstorming, component research, iterative prototyping, and feasibility testing
Develop, build, and test semi-automated equipment for fiber optics manufacturing
Perform hands-on bench testing and iterative prototyping as a core part of development
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry standards to drive continuous improvement
Collaborate with mechanical engineers to create and implement standardized work instructions for mechanical design processes
Engage directly with manufacturing sites to understand real-world constraints and identify opportunities for new design concepts
Lead the design and development of mechanical systems for automation equipment
Create equipment designs that prioritize manufacturability, ease of assembly, and user-friendly operation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electrical, software, controls, manufacturing) to ensure seamless integration of mechanical designs into automation systems
Prepare complete design documentation packages, including detailed drawings, BOMs, assembly instructions, and maintenance guidelines
Select commercial components (e.g., pneumatics, electric actuators, sensors) based on sound engineering principles
Perform hands-on activities such as assembly, setup, calibration, process development, testing, and equipment qualification
Lead and participate in design reviews and feedback sessions with global teams
Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables
Project leadership from design through commissioning
Analyze process performance data using tools like Excel or Minitab during equipment development and qualification
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
8+ years of relevant engineering experience
Strong proficiency in SolidWorks CAD software
Proven experience in custom automated equipment design
Experience with PLCs, HMIs, and industrial control systems
Ability to work directly with automation equipment to ensure functionality
Ability to travel up to 15% to global production locations for project intake, development, and deployment
Unrestricted work authorization (no current or future sponsorship required)

Nice to have:

Experience with PTC Creo
Strong knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis
Direct experience in manufacturing operations
Experience with SolidWorks PDM for CAD data management
Strong computer skills and adaptability to emerging technologies, including AI
Prior experience in new process development and equipment qualifications

What we offer:

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Life and accidental death insurance
A 401(k) plan
Participation in the Company’s Incentive Plan
Eleven paid holidays in a full calendar year
Two weeks of paid vacation (prorated based on start date)
Other leave options

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 13, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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