Staff Thermal Design Engineer – Optoelectronics

Socket.dev; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia is seeking a Staff Thermal Design Engineer to advance optoelectronic thermal solutions. You will develop innovative cooling methods and validate them through analysis and experiments, collaborating with teams across locations to ensure robust, manufacturable designs.

You will apply FEA/CFD, CAD tools, and vendor engagements to meet cost, yield, and cycle time targets while shaping next‑generation platforms for efficiency and performance.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering (0-10 years’ experience).
• Expertise in FEA and CFD, with proficiency in ANSYS and FloTherm.
• Solid experience with CAD tools Pro/Engineer, Creo, SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement innovative thermal cooling solutions for optoelectronic components.
• Conduct thermal, thermo-mechanical, and mechanical FEA analyses to validate designs.
• Lead experimental validation of thermal solutions to meet specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop assembly procedures and optimize designs.
• Perform FMEA on thermal designs to mitigate risks.
• Create production-level CAD models and drawings for manufacturing readiness.
• Work with vendors to finalize specifications and procure thermal components.
• Engage with manufacturing and operations to meet cost, yield, and cycle time targets.

Skills

FEA

CFD

Communication skills

Education

MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Pro/Engineer

Creo

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Nokia is seeking a Staff Thermal Design Engineer to advance optoelectronic thermal solutions. You will develop innovative cooling methods and validate them through analysis and experiments, collaborating with teams across locations to ensure robust, manufacturable designs.

You will apply FEA/CFD, CAD tools, and vendor engagements to meet cost, yield, and cycle time targets while shaping next‑generation platforms for efficiency and performance.