Hardware Development Engineer
Nokia · Posted Oct 14
Mobile and fixed network infrastructure, IP routing, cloud, and telecommunications technology services
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About the role
Nokia's NILightpath team develops high-speed optical transceiver products, including OSFP and QSFP-DD form factors and future designs. This role focuses on structural and thermo-mechanical simulation work — finite element modeling of housings, heat sinks, optical assemblies and PCBAs — to identify structural risks, optimize designs, and validate product reliability across shock, drop, vibration and thermal cycling testing. The engineer works cross-functionally with mechanical, thermal, optics, electronics and reliability teams from concept through production release.
What you will do
- Own structural and thermo-mechanical simulations for high-speed optical transceiver products, including OSFP, QSFP-DD, and future form factors.
- Ensure product robustness by identifying structural risks early in the design cycle and proposing mitigation plans.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, thermal, optics, electronics, and reliability experts, to define critical parameters and drive design optimization.
- Develop detailed finite element models of module housings, heat sinks, optical assemblies, PCBAs, and other critical components.
- Participate in design and product gate reviews, providing structural and reliability sign-offs to ensure product quality and performance.
- Correlate simulation results with physical testing, including mechanical shock, drop, vibration, and thermal cycling, to validate product reliability.
- Support qualification and regulatory testing activities, performing root-cause analysis for field and validation failures.
- Develop simulation methodologies, best practices, and design guidelines to enhance efficiency and consistency in the simulation process.
- Evaluate new materials, manufacturing methods, and packaging technologies to stay at the forefront of industry advancements.
- Foster a culture of innovation by developing reusable simulation templates, automation workflows, and establishing FEA processes.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, with 2+ years of experience in FEA and structural reliability engineering.
- Strong expertise in FEA software, including Abaqus, ANSYS Workbench, ANSYS Mechanical, LS-Dyna, and HyperMesh.
- Proficiency in linear and non-linear structural analysis, contact non-linearity, material non-linearity, geometric non-linearity, and large deformation analysis.
- Experience with reliability simulations, including drop simulations, mechanical shock analysis, modal analysis, and fatigue assessments.
- Knowledge of optical transceiver architecture, OSFP and QSFP-DD mechanical standards, and high-density packaging constraints.
- Working knowledge of Creo or equivalent CAD tools, with experience in GD&T interpretation, tolerance analysis, and component design.
- Understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes, and experience with optical modules, optics packaging, or compact electronics products is preferred.
- Excellent communication and technical presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional environment.
- Proven track record of delivering products from concept to production release, demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Passion for continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends and advancements in FEA and structural reliability engineering.
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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