Thermal Design Engineer - Optoelectronics (Hybrid)

Nokia; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid work

Continuous learning opportunities

Well-being programs

Mentoring programs

Diverse, inclusive teams

Job summary

Nokia is seeking a Staff Thermal Design Engineer to advance optoelectronic component thermal solutions. You will develop innovative cooling methods, perform FEA/CFD analyses, and validate designs through experiments.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across locations, interfacing with vendors and driving cost/yield targets. The role emphasizes production-ready CAD models, detailed drawings, and robust validation to ensure seamless integration into products.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, 0–10 years experience.
• FEA and CFD experience using ANSYS and FloTherm.
• CAD proficiency in 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 model and validate designs.
• Lead experimental validation of thermal solutions to meet performance specs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop assembly procedures.
• Perform FMEA to mitigate risks in thermal designs.
• Create production-ready CAD models and drawings for manufacturing.
• Work with vendors to finalize specs and procure thermal components.
• Engage with manufacturing to meet cost, yield, and cycle-time targets.

Skills

FEA & CFD

Communication

Thermal design

Education

MS in Mechanical Engineering

PhD preferred

Tools

ANSYS

FloTherm

Creo

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Nokia is seeking a Staff Thermal Design Engineer to advance optoelectronic component thermal solutions. You will develop innovative cooling methods, perform FEA/CFD analyses, and validate designs through experiments.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across locations, interfacing with vendors and driving cost/yield targets. The role emphasizes production-ready CAD models, detailed drawings, and robust validation to ensure seamless integration into products.