Lead Mechanical Engineer
Nokia
Date: 15 hours ago
City: Kanata, Ontario
Contract type: Full time
Job Description
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.
How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn
You have:
Come create the technology that helps the world act together
Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.
We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work
What we offer
Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.
Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer
Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:
We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.
Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.
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.
How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn
- 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.
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
- 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
Come create the technology that helps the world act together
Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.
We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work
What we offer
Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.
Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer
Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:
- One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
- Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
- Workplace Pride Global Benchmark
We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.
Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.
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