• Job Description

  Req#: 22681

  As a Mechanical Engineer – Technical Lead at Nokia in Ottawa, you will spearhead the mechanical and thermal design of our cutting-edge optical pluggable modules. You will play a critical role in guiding a small team through the entire product lifecycle, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams in electrical, optical, manufacturing, and testing. Your expertise will drive innovative solutions while ensuring designs meet performance, cost, and reliability standards. The work environment is dynamic and supportive, fostering collaboration and growth as you tackle complex engineering challenges and contribute to the development of next-generation optical technologies. You will be empowered to mentor junior engineers while actively engaging with global partners to resolve mechanical integration issues, making impactful contributions to our high-performance products.
  
  

  Qualifications

  You have:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 10+ years of experience in mechanical design, specifically in optical or Telecom hardware
  • Strong expertise in thermal design, FEA, and CAD modeling (Creo preferred)
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

  It would be nice if you also had:

  • Experience with optical transceiver packaging (e.g., QSFP, OSFP)
  • Knowledge of compliance and shock/vibration testing for Telecom applications
  • Familiarity with advanced substrate technologies such as organic build-up, LTCC, and HTCC
  • Experience with fiber management, sheet metal, and injection-molded plastics
    

  Responsibilities

  • Lead mechanical and thermal design for optical pluggable modules, ensuring optimal performance and manufacturability.
  • Conduct thermal simulations, FEA, and detailed CAD modeling to validate design integrity.
  • Develop prototypes and facilitate a smooth transition from design to production with minimal redesign efforts.
  • Mentor and guide a small team of mechanical engineers, fostering innovation and technical growth.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project objectives, schedules, and deliverables.
  • Manage product structure and BOMs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
  • Interface with suppliers and manufacturers to address mechanical integration issues and enhance product quality.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product performance, cost efficiency, and reliability.

• About the company

  Nokia’s transition to a primary focus on telecommunications began in the 1990s. The first GSM call was made in 1991 using Nokia equipment. Rapid success in the mobile phone sector allowed Nokia to become by 1998, the best-selling mobile phone brand in the world. In 2003 Nokia introduced the first camera phone. In 2011, to address increasing competition from iOS and Android operating systems, Nokia entered into a strategic partnership with Microsoft. In 2014 Nokia sold its mobile and devices division to Microsoft. The creation of Nokia Networks, following the buy-out of joint-venture partner Siemens in 2013, laid the foundation for Nokia’s transformation into primarily a network hardware and software provider. The 2015 acquisition of Franco-American telecommunications equipment provider Alcatel-Lucent greatly broadened the scope of Nokia’s portfolio and customer base. Additional acquisitions have positioned Nokia to be an industry leader in the transition to 5G wireless technology by offering the only end-to-end 5G network portfolio available on a global basis. In 2016 the Nokia brand re-entered the mobile handset market through a licensing agreement with HMD Global, allowing them to offer phones under the Nokia brand.

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