Staff Thermal Design Engineer

Nokia • United States,

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Staff Thermal Design Engineer at Nokia, you will play a crucial role in advancing our optoelectronic component designs by developing innovative thermal solutions. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across various locations, contributing your expertise to tackle complex challenges and enhance product performance. Our fast-paced and dynamic work environment fosters creativity and encourages you to prototype and validate solutions through experimentation. You will have ample opportunities to interact with vendors and drive specifications, ensuring seamless integration of thermal solutions into our products. Your analytical skills and detail-oriented mindset will be key as you perform FEA analyses and create production-level designs, all while contributing to the development of new platforms that meet cost and efficiency goals.

Come create the technology that helps the world act together.

We are a B2B technology innovation leader pioneering the future where networks meet cloud.

At Nokia you will have a positive impact on people’s lives and help build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and accessible world.

Be part of a culture built on an inclusive way of working where we are open to your ideas, you are empowered to take risks and are encouraged to be fearless in bringing your your authentic self to work.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of optical design principles and industry qualification specifications
• Familiarity with SQL databases and Agile product data management SW
• Experience in conducting experiments to validate modeling
• Understanding of thermal solution assembly procedures

Responsibilities

• Design and implement innovative thermal cooling solutions for cutting-edge optoelectronic components utilizing conduction, convection, and/or phase change based heat transfer.
• Conduct thermal, thermo-mechanical, and mechanical FEA analyses to model and validate designs.
• Lead experimental validation of thermal solutions to ensure performance meets specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop assembly procedures and optimize product designs.
• Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) on proposed thermal designs to mitigate risks.
• Create detailed production-level CAD models and drawings for manufacturing readiness.
• Work closely with vendors to finalize specifications and manage procurement of thermal components.
• Engage with manufacturing and operations to ensure new platforms meet cost, yield, and cycle time targets.

Benefits

• flexible and hybrid working schemes
• continuous learning opportunities
• well-being programs to support you mentally and physically
• opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups
• mentoring programs
• highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level