Hardware Development Engineer
Nokia · Posted Nov 2
Mobile and fixed network infrastructure, IP routing, cloud, and telecommunications technology services
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About the role
The role sits in Nokia's NI ON PSE HW&TE GX Syst HW & CentEng 5 department and focuses on mechanical design for optical transceiver products. The team develops next-generation pluggable form factors and optical networking hardware. This role will work on mechanical packaging, thermal design, DFM, qualification, and production support for OSFP, QSFP-DD, and other high-speed transceiver modules.
What you will do
- Work on mechanical design and packaging for OSFP, OSFP-XD, QSFP-DD, and other pluggable form factors.
- Design high-density, thermally optimized solutions for 100G, 400G, 800G, and 1.6T transceiver modules.
- Work closely with Optics, Electronics, Thermal, and other teams from concept to production.
- Drive design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and cost optimization initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with MSA standards, customer requirements, and manufacturing processes.
- Lead the mechanical architecture decisions for next-generation pluggable products.
- Support product qualification and validation activities, including FAI, DVT, and PVT.
- Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions for manufacturing issues.
- Collaborate with global suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure smooth operations.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- 3+ years of mechanical product design experience, preferably in optical modules or compact electronic systems.
- Expertise in Creo Parametric or equivalent 3D CAD tools for part and assembly modeling.
- Strong understanding of mechanical packaging, tolerance engineering, and GD&T.
- Hands-on experience with precision machining, sheet metal fabrication, and other manufacturing processes.
- Ability to perform engineering calculations for latch forces, insertion/extraction forces, and more.
- Understanding of material properties and selection for various components.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills for cross-functional collaboration.
- Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment is preferred.
- A proven track record of delivering optical transceiver products from concept to production is an asset.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Nokia
Nokia Corporation is a multinational telecommunications, information technology, and network equipment provider that delivers critical infrastructure solutions across mobile, fixed, and cloud networks. Known for its historical roots and ongoing global presence in connectivity, the company enables advanced network automation, AI-optimized data center infrastructure, and 5G/6G technology for communications service providers and enterprises worldwide.
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Company size
- 78005 employees
- Founded
- 1865-05-12
- Location
- Espoo, Finland
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology and AI Officer
President of Network Infrastructure
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