Mechanical Engineering Intern

CommScope is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our team in Claremont, NC.

Learn More About Internship Programs at CommScope As CommScope designs and builds connectivity for the world's most advanced networks, we're building something equally as important: careers for bright college students like you. Our Summer Internship Program is designed to provide you an invaluable work experience through completing challenging projects to help you grow and develop. Throughout the 12-week program, you will collaborate with some of the best in the industry, receive on the job training and participate in professional development workshops, executive speaker series, and other networking and social events! What to Expect: As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will be responsible for assisting the Fiber Optic Cable Data Center R&D Engineering team in the generation of new product ideas and reducing costs driven by customer feedback and market trends.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Leading and creating designs of products used in Fiber Optic Cable Networks and generate associated product documentation for manufacturing.

• Collaborating with operations/manufacturing during the design cycle to optimize design for manufacturability.

• Interacting with product and process engineers and other technical disciplines on product/process improvements and new product solutions.

• Focusing on cost reductions and eliminating waste.

• Working closely with other CommScope factory locations to introduce new product designs into manufacturing and assist with the development of assembly work instructions.

• Teaming up with our fiber cable test lab to test and demonstrate product compliance to applicable standards.

Required Qualifications for Consideration

• Junior or Senior standing in a BS or master’s student in Engineering from an accredited university

• Proven strong academic performer with a minimum GPA of 3.0

• Ability to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

• A strong desire to learn and grow by applying your education so far to real world engineering challenges

You Will Excite Us If You

• Show innovation through unique ideas and propose them to the team

• Possess solid modeling software knowledge (SolidWorks CREO)

• Have some background in DOE analysis

• Possess good hands-on mechanical ability

• Possess strong verbal, written, presentation, analytical, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to function independently and within a team environment

• Strong Computer Skills

Why CommScope?

In today’s always on world, CommScope is pushing the bounds of communications technology. We are building better connections and shaping networks of the future. For more than 40 years, we’ve been leaders in innovating the network infrastructure of the future. Developments such as the Internet of Things, seamless connectivity, and 5G introduce new requirements and demand creative thinking. 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.