Lab Engineer

CommScope Inc.•Iqaluit, NU

2d•Onsite

About The Position

In our ‘always on’ world, we believe it’s essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do. You shine when you know you’re giving it your all! Due to growth and customer demand, CommScope is looking to add a Lab Engineer to our Broadband infrastructure team in the U.S. The ideal candidate will be based in the Apex, N.C. area. How You'll Help Us Connect the World: Telecom Outside Plant Laboratory Engineer is responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day laboratory operations. This role coordinates with lab supervisor and product development engineering to translate requirements into improved evaluation methods, analysis equipment and plans, ensuring timely and compliant evaluation of product to Telcordia Generic Requirements specifications. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and effective at cross‑functional communication with a strong focus on safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or related field), or equivalent practical experience (3 years).
1–3+ years in a laboratory engineering environment (validation, compliance, or certification), with hands‑on lab experience.
Demonstrated experience leading/mentoring technicians or small teams.
Working knowledge of Telcordia Generic Requirements or similar specifications
Proficiency with analysis instrumentation
Strong data analysis and reporting skills (Excel, Python/MATLAB preferred).
Solid understanding of safety practices and quality systems in laboratory settings.

Nice To Haves

Telecom Outside Plant environmental evaluation knowledge
Familiarity with GR-771, APQP/PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA, and reliability engineering.
Evaluation equipment automation experience (LabVIEW, Python, PLC/SCADA).
Project management certification or training (PMP, Agile, Lean/Six Sigma).

Responsibilities

Collaborate with lab technicians and provide technical guidance and coaching.
Plan daily/weekly workload to eliminate roadblocks and maintain schedule.
Maintain a culture of continuous improvement, and high performance.
Own laboratory readiness: equipment calibration, and consumables inventory.
Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality system requirements (e.g., ISO 17025/9001 practices, lockout/tagout, PPE).
Implement and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and risk assessments (JSA).
Oversee fixtures, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems
Facilitate cross‑functional evaluation plan generation with engineering based on requirements, risk, and validation strategy.
Translate GR specification requirements into detailed procedures, acceptance criteria, and data collection methods.
Coordinate procedure execution with lab technicians, ensuring correct setup, instrumentation, and controlled conditions.
Monitor progress, troubleshoot issues, and adapt plans while maintaining traceability and configuration control.
Review and validate results; lead root‑cause analyses for failures and propose corrective actions.
Ensure accurate, repeatable measurements and data integrity; maintain logs, calibration records, and device histories.
Analyze data, generate clear technical reports, and present findings to engineering and program stakeholders.
Maintain auditable records aligned with GR compliance and QMS requirements.
Support external audits, customer reviews, and regulatory submissions.
Identify opportunities to improve throughput, methods, fixtures, automation, and data systems.
Drive experiments/Kaizen to reduce cycle time and variability
Benchmark and introduce best practices for GR evaluation of new products