Lead Mechanical Engineer - Fiber Optics & Telecom Hardware

Confidential; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a background in fiber optic cables, passive fiber components, or telecom/datacenter hardware to lead product design from concept through production. You will collaborate with sales, manufacturing, and customers to deliver robust fiber products.

The role requires designing enclosures in SolidWorks, creating 2D drawings, testing prototypes, mentoring juniors, and staying current with industry trends.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and strong SolidWorks experience.
• 3+ years designing products in fiber optics, passive components, or telecom/datacenter hardware.
• Familiarity with Telcordia, GR-326, IEC fiber optic standards is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Design fiber optic and passive component enclosures/hardware in SolidWorks, including sheet metal and plastic parts.
• Create 2D drawings and manufacturing/end-user documentation.
• Confirm new product designs and prototypes meet customer requirements and are free of reliability issues.
• Apply industry knowledge to guide design decisions and troubleshoot field issues.
• Build and test prototypes, including 3D-printed parts.
• Create and maintain work instructions and incoming inspection documentation.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities and drive product quality improvements.
• Support marketing campaigns and product launches with datasheet and marketing material creation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, production, and engineering; mentor junior engineers as needed.
• Visit customers, attend trade shows, and stay current on industry trends and competitor offerings.

Skills

Fiber optics design

Product design

Documentation & communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Confidential is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a background in fiber optic cables, passive fiber components, or telecom/datacenter hardware to lead product design from concept through production. You will collaborate with sales, manufacturing, and customers to deliver robust fiber products.

The role requires designing enclosures in SolidWorks, creating 2D drawings, testing prototypes, mentoring juniors, and staying current with industry trends.