Mechanical Packaging Engineer Co-op

Nokia • Sunnyvale, CA

5h • $20 - $70 • Onsite

About The Position

Nokia is hiring one Mechanical Packaging Engineer Co-op for a four-month term from January 2027 through April 2027. The position is onsite in Sunnyvale, California, or New York, New York. The role supports mechanical packaging design, analysis, testing, and product validation. The successful candidate will perform mechanical integrity and thermal simulations, tolerance analyses, and characterization; support advanced packaging components and test fixtures for new products using 3D software; and generate manufacturing drawings. The role also applies Design for Manufacturing principles, keeps current with technological advancements, and drives package-debug activities during product validation and qualification.

Applicants should be current M.S. or Ph.D. students in mechanical engineering, physics, or a similar or related field at an accredited U.S. school. Nokia describes student benefits including flexible and hybrid working schemes, professional development and networking, well-being programs, employee resource groups, mentorship and coaching, and a learning environment that supports personal and professional development.

Requirements

• Be a current M.S. or Ph.D. student in mechanical engineering, physics, or a similar or related field at an accredited school in the United States.
• Experience with 3D CAD design, tolerance analysis, and GD&T using SolidWorks or similar software.
• Experience with thermal and thermo-mechanical simulations using ANSYS or similar software.
• Experience documenting fabrication, inspection, and assembly processes.
• Solid interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills to interact effectively with engineering staff, external vendors, and contractors.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing for 2.5D/3D packaging.
• Experience in high-speed electronics package design and/or laser package design.
• Experience with metrology techniques such as SEM/XSEM, confocal microscopy, or acoustic imaging, or equivalent practical work experience.
• Familiarity with design and simulations of optical packaging using free-space optics or fiber coupling.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical integrity and thermal simulations, tolerance analyses, and characterization.
• Support advanced packaging components and test fixtures for new products using 3D software, and generate manufacturing drawings.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of Design for Manufacturing principles and stay current with technological advancements.
• Drive package-debug activities during product validation and qualification.

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working schemes to balance study, work, and life.
• Professional development events and networking opportunities.
• Well-being programs, including a confidential Personal Support Service available 24/7 to Nokia employees and their families.
• Opportunities to join Nokia Employee Resource Groups and build connections across the organization.
• Employee Growth Solutions, mentorship programs, and coaching support for career development.
• A learning environment that fosters personal growth and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern