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Mechanical Design Engineer

Nokia
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 5/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/21/2026
Job Description

As part of Nokia’s Test and Hardware R&D team, you will be responsible for the development of mechanical test equipment for next generation, high performance electro-optic modules. You will be responsible for the integration of Silicon Photonics based Coherent optical transceivers within Nokia’s Photonic Service Engines, from inception stage to New Product Introduction.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

  • Leading Mechanical Design of test systems in collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure design requirements are met.
  • Innovating designs, applying Design for Manufacturing principles and with an eye towards production volumes and cost targets.
  • Performing FEA structural analysis, including linear, nonlinear and dynamic studies using software.
  • Performing thermal analysis, and coupled-physics involving thermal–structural, thermal-mechanical stress and thermo-electric analyses.
  • Owning and maintaining mechanical drawings and manufacturing documentation along with Bill of Materials for new products.
  • Driving debug activities during product validation and qualification.
  • Surveying new materials and vendors for Advanced Optics activities.

Key Skills And Experience

You have:

  • Advanced Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 3-5 years of experience in high-volume mechanical design with expertise in 3D CAD, tolerance analysis, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) with SolidWorks or similar software.
  • Expertise in thermal and thermo-mechanical simulations using ANSYS or similar software.
  • Expertise in material properties and yield/failure mode analysis.
  • Experience with documentation of fabrication, inspection, and assembly processes.
  • Solid interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills in order to interact with engineering staff, external vendors and contractors effectively.
  • Expertise in materials property and process, yield analysis and enhancement, failure mode and analysis,
  • Experience with Industry Test Standards, such as JEDEC, EIA, Telcordia, Mil-Std, etc.

It would also be good if you have:

  • Working knowledge of python, or a another programming language
  • Experience with designing and qualifying test equipment

About Us

Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Learn more about life at Nokia .

Our recruitment process

We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia .

About The Team

Some of our benefits in US :

  • Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Short-term disability, and long-term disability
  • Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
  • Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
  • Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Assistance Plan
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

The above benefits exclude students.

Disclaimer for US/Canada

Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity. Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role.

All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.

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