Nokia

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Nokia$80K — $120K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 10+ years of mechanical design experience in optical or Telecom hardware
  • Strong expertise in thermal design, FEA, and CAD modeling (Creo preferred)
  • Proven leadership skills with a track record of mentoring small engineering teams
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead mechanical and thermal design for optical pluggable modules to ensure optimal performance and manufacturability
  • Conduct thermal simulations, FEA, and detailed CAD modeling to validate designs
  • Develop prototypes and facilitate a smooth transition from design to production
  • Mentor and guide a small team of mechanical engineers to foster technical growth
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project objectives, schedules, and deliverables
  • Manage product structure and BOMs while driving continuous improvements in performance, cost efficiency, and reliability
  • Interface with suppliers and manufacturers to resolve mechanical integration issues

Benefits

  • Continuous learning opportunities
  • Well-being programs supporting mental and physical health
  • Access to employee resource groups and mentoring programs
  • Highly diverse and inclusive work culture
  • Recognition for inclusion and equality with awards like Ethisphere’s Most Ethical Companies and Bloomberg's Gender-Equality Index
Full Job Description
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.

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.


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


About Us

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


At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia's 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.

Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.

About Nokia

Nokia is a Finnish multinational telecommunications, information technology, and consumer electronics company. The company was founded in 1865 and has since grown to become one of the largest telecommunications equipment manufacturers in the world. Nokia's products include mobile phones, smartphones, and network equipment, among others. The company is committed to innovation and has a strong focus on research and development. Nokia is also committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets for reducing its environmental impact. The company operates in over 100 countries and has a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Learn more about Nokia
Size
87,927 employees
Market Cap
$25.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$2.5 billion
Founded
1865
5 Year Trend
-1.2%
Revenue
$21.8 billion
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