Mechanical Engineer

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

Mechanical Engineer (Experienced — Fiber Optics/Telecom)

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a background in fiber optic cables, passive fiber components, or telecom/datacenter hardware to lead product design and drive improvements across our fiber product line. You'll take ownership of projects from concept through production, working closely with sales, manufacturing, and customers.

What You'll Do

• 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 of fiber cables, connectors, or passive components 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

What You Need

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (or related field) with strong SolidWorks experience
• 3+ years of experience designing products in fiber optics, passive fiber components, or telecom/datacenter hardware
• Working knowledge of relevant industry standards (e.g., Telcordia, GR-326, IEC fiber optic standards) a plus
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Clear written and verbal communication

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Pay Transparency: The starting annual salary for this opportunity ranges from $95,000-$110,000. Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility, which is based on company and individual performance. Company provides a variety of benefits to employees, including medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate for this position. It assumes a rate based on location and experience.

Company will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the company is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.