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We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.\nJob Summary:\nWe are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of next-generation 800G and 1.6T optical transceiver modules, including QSFP, QSFP-DD, and OSFP form factors. The successful candidate will be responsible for mechanical architecture, packaging design, thermal solutions, manufacturing support, and compliance with industry MSA specifications.\nThis role requires close collaboration with electrical, optical, thermal, manufacturing, and reliability engineering teams to deliver high-performance, cost-effective, and manufacturable optical networking products for hyperscale data center and AI infrastructure applications.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\nMechanical Design & Product Development\nDesign and develop mechanical housings, cages, heat sinks, retainers, and structural components for optical transceiver modules.\nCreate detailed 3D models, drawings, and assemblies using CAD tools such as SolidWorks and PTC Creo.\nDefine mechanical architecture for high-speed optical modules supporting 800G and 1.6T Ethernet applications.\nDevelop innovative packaging solutions that optimize size, performance, reliability, and manufacturability.\nEnsure compliance with industry standards and MSA specifications including QSFP, QSFP-DD, and OSFP.\nThermal & Structural Engineering\nWork with thermal engineering teams to develop efficient cooling solutions for high-power optical modules.\nDesign heat sinks, thermal interfaces, and airflow management features.\nPerform mechanical analysis including tolerance stack-ups, structural integrity, vibration, shock, and reliability considerations.\nSupport thermal validation and environmental qualification activities.\nManufacturing & NPI Support\nDrive Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Cost (DFC) initiatives.\nCollaborate with suppliers and manufacturing partners to develop tooling, fixtures, and production processes.\nSupport prototype builds, pilot production, and volume manufacturing ramps.\nReview manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions to improve yield and product quality.\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nInterface closely with optical, electrical, signal integrity, reliability, and manufacturing teams throughout the product lifecycle.\nParticipate in design reviews and provide technical leadership on mechanical design decisions.\nSupport customer and supplier technical discussions related to mechanical requirements and product specifications.\nDocumentation & Compliance\nGenerate and maintain engineering drawings, ECOs, BOMs, specifications, and design documentation.\nEnsure products meet reliability, environmental, regulatory, and industry compliance requirements.\nMaintain configuration control and documentation throughout the product lifecycle.\nQualifications:\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.\n5+ years of mechanical design experience in optical transceivers, networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, or related electronic products.\nHands-on experience designing optical transceivers such as:QSFP\nQSFP28\nQSFP-DD\nOSFP\n\nStrong understanding of optical transceiver MSA specifications and mechanical requirements.\nProficiency with CAD tools including:SolidWorks\nPTC Creo\n\nExperience creating detailed mechanical drawings and manufacturing documentation.\nKnowledge of precision sheet metal, die-cast, machined, and plastic injection molded components.\nExperience with tolerance analysis, GD&T, and mechanical stack-up calculations.\nStrong understanding of DFM, DFA, and high-volume manufacturing processes.\nExcellent problem-solving, communication, and project execution skills.\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster's degree in Mechanical Engineering.\nExperience with 800G and 1.6T optical transceiver product development.\nKnowledge of thermal simulations and analysis tools.\nFamiliarity with CFD and FEA tools.\nExperience supporting products deployed in hyperscale data centers and AI infrastructure.\nUnderstanding of optical module assembly processes and reliability testing.\nKnowledge of manufacturing and supplier qualification processes.\nExperience working with contract manufacturers and global suppliers.\nFamiliarity with Ethernet and high-speed networking technologies\nSalary Range\n$136,000 - $150,000\nThe salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. 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