Senior Mechanical Engineer - Optical Transceiver Modules

Supermicro; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Supermicro in the United States is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of next-generation 800G and 1.6T optical transceiver modules, including QSFP, QSFP-DD, and OSFP form factors. You will own mechanical architecture, packaging, thermal strategies, and manufacturing support to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of mechanical design experience in optical transceivers or related electronics.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical housings, heat sinks, and structural components for optical transceiver modules.
• Create detailed 3D models and drawings using CAD tools (SolidWorks, PTC Creo).
• Define mechanical architecture for 800G/1.6T modules and ensure MSA compliance.
• Collaborate with electrical, optical, thermal, and manufacturing teams throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Mechanical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Project execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PTC Creo

Job description

Supermicro in the United States is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of next-generation 800G and 1.6T optical transceiver modules, including QSFP, QSFP-DD, and OSFP form factors. You will own mechanical architecture, packaging, thermal strategies, and manufacturing support to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

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