Mechanical Engineer, Optical Transceivers (800G/1.6T)

Super Micro Computer, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Supermicro is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of 800G and 1.6T optical transceiver modules (QSFP, QSFP-DD, OSFP). You will own mechanical architecture, packaging, thermal solutions, and deliver manufacturable products for hyperscale data centers.

The role requires collaboration with electrical, optical, thermal, manufacturing, and reliability teams to ensure high performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of mechanical design experience in optical transceivers, networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, or related electronic products.
• Hands-on experience designing optical transceivers such as: QSFP, QSFP28, QSFP-DD, OSFP.
• Strong CAD skills including SolidWorks and PTC Creo.
• Knowledge of precision sheet metal, die-cast, machined, and plastic injection molded components.
• Experience with tolerance analysis, GD&T, and mechanical stack-up calculations.
• Strong understanding of DFM, DFA, and high-volume manufacturing processes.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project execution skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical housings, cages, heat sinks, retainers, and structural components for optical transceiver modules.
• Create detailed 3D models, drawings, and assemblies using CAD tools such as SolidWorks and PTC Creo.
• Define mechanical architecture for high-speed optical modules supporting 800G and 1.6T Ethernet applications.
• Develop innovative packaging solutions that optimize size, performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and MSA specifications including QSFP, QSFP-DD, and OSFP.
• Work with cross-functional teams to deliver manufacturable products for hyperscale data centers.
• Generate engineering drawings, ECOs, BOMs, specifications, and design documentation.

Skills

Mechanical design

Optical transceivers

SolidWorks

PTC Creo

GD&T

DFM-DFA-DFC

Thermal analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PTC Creo

CFD tools

FEA tools

Job description

Supermicro is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of 800G and 1.6T optical transceiver modules (QSFP, QSFP-DD, OSFP). You will own mechanical architecture, packaging, thermal solutions, and deliver manufacturable products for hyperscale data centers.

The role requires collaboration with electrical, optical, thermal, manufacturing, and reliability teams to ensure high performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.