This role on Nokia's Optical Network Infrastructure New Product Introduction team offers the opportunity to drive the design and development of custom mechanical and electromechanical test fixtures, environmental test systems, and specialized tooling that enable research and development, product validation, reliability testing, and manufacturing support for next-generation optical networking products. As a Mechanical Design Engineer II, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams, technicians, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to transform technical requirements into robust, reliable, and manufacturable solutions. The position spans the full product development lifecycle, including concept generation, detailed mechanical design, engineering analysis, documentation, fabrication support, assembly, troubleshooting, validation, and system deployment. This role is ideally suited for an engineer who enjoys solving complex mechanical, thermal, and integration challenges while contributing to the successful introduction of innovative optical networking technologies.
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Design and develop mechanical/electromechanical test fixtures and tooling to support product validation, qualification, and manufacturing.
Create and maintain CAD models, engineering drawings, BOMs, and configuration-controlled documentation for test equipment and related hardware.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop reliable, manufacturable test solutions.
Partners with technicians, suppliers, and manufacturing vendors throughout design, build, troubleshooting, validation, and implementation to ensure robust hardware solutions.
Perform engineering analyses, tolerance studies, and design evaluations while also providing support during assembly, testing, and issue resolution.
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Proficiency in CAD software and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong understanding of mechanical design, tolerancing, and manufacturing processes.
Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively across engineering teams, technicians, suppliers, and manufacturing partners in a fast-paced environment.
- 3+ years of mechanical design experience in product development, validation, reliability, or manufacturing environments.
- Experience with Creo Parametric, Windchill, and Agile PLM systems.
- Knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis methods.
- Experience working with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and fabrication vendors to drive manufacturable designs.
- Hands-on experience with prototype assembly, machine shop operations and test fixture construction
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Some of our benefits in India:
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work–life balance
- Health and well-being support – medical insurance for you and your family, health check-ups, life and accident insurance, well-being programs, and employee resource groups
- A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibility
- Personal Support Service 24/7 – a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
- Career growth & mobility – technical career paths, job rotations, international assignments, and relocation support
- Continuous learning – technical certifications, mentoring programs, coaching, and digital learning platforms
- Opportunities to innovate and contribute through Nokia’s research and development environment
- Recognition programs that celebrate outstanding contributions
- Workplace support – ergonomic working support and mobile device programs based on eligibility
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