Overview
In this role you lead mechanical design and development of advanced packaging for broadband fiber optic and RF devices, guiding a team of engineers. You mentor junior staff and collaborate on cross-functional product platforms to deliver reliable, cost-effective packaging solutions. You will perform concept and detail design, thermal analysis, and maintain engineering documentation while engaging with suppliers and OEM partners. This position offers hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment where your work shapes product reliability and manufacturability. You will help drive technology and packaging innovations that support scalable product releases.
Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical design and development of advanced packaging and enclosure solutions, serving as technical team lead when needed
- Participate on cross-functional product development teams with a focus on platform designs
- Develop electronic packaging solutions for new and existing designs using various fabrication processes
- Perform feasibility studies on new technology and concepts
- Create conceptual and detailed electronic designs using 2D/3D modeling software
- Conduct thermal analyses using physical and electronic simulation methods
- Create, revise, and maintain engineering documentation and reports per standard practices
- Collaborate with supply chain to advise on component specifications, evaluations, and qualifications
- Serve as main technical contact to OEM/turnkey vendors as required
- Produce development and engineering support documentation; participate in Engineering Change Order processes
- Perform other duties as required
- Collaborate with development teams to create cost-effective mechanical parts and assemblies using CAD software
Key requirements
- BS in Mechanical Engineering
- MS in Mechanical Engineering preferred
- Proficiency with 2D/3D modeling software (AutoCAD, Pro/E)
- Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Strong analytical skills with thermal modeling and finite element analysis tools
- Experience with mechanical measurement devices (thermal profiling, torque testing)
- Experience with fabrication processes (milling, lathes, die casting, plastic injection molding, stamping, sheet metal, cold forming)
- Strong leadership abilities to drive a product development team from concept to release
- Experience in cross-functional, team-based product development
- Effective verbal and written communication
- congeniality
- strong interpersonal skills
- determination to meet schedules
- AutoCAD
- Pro/E
- GD&T
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