Hardware Development Engineer
Nokia · Bengaluru
- Experience3+ yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modehybrid
- Levelmid
- Posted17 Sept 2026
About Nokia
Nokia is hiring in Bengaluru in telecom. This role looks for around 3+ years of experience.
Skills
- Creo Parametric
- Mechanical packaging
- Tolerance engineering
- GD&T
- Precision machining
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Material selection
- MSA standards
The role
A hardware development engineer in a connectivity and networking company designs mechanical packaging for optical transceiver modules, using Creo Parametric, tolerance engineering, and GD&T across pluggable form factors and high-density thermal systems. This person collaborates with optics, electronics, thermal, suppliers, and manufacturing teams from concept through production, supporting qualification, validation, and manufacturing issue resolution. Core skills include Creo Parametric, mechanical packaging, and GD&T, alongside precision machining, sheet metal fabrication, material selection, engineering calculations, design for manufacturing, and MSA standards.
Full job description
Job Description
As an Hardware Development Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the NI ON PSE HW&TE GX Syst HW & CentEng 5 (L06) department. They will work on mechanical design, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge optical transceiver products. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of next-generation pluggable form factors and drive the future of optical networking.
NILightpath
How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn
Work on mechanical design and packaging for OSFP, OSFP-XD, QSFP-DD, and other pluggable form factors. Design high-density, thermally optimized solutions for 100G, 400G, 800G, and 1.6T transceiver modules. Work closely with Optics, Electronics, Thermal, and other teams from concept to production. Drive design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and cost optimization initiatives. Ensure compliance with MSA standards, customer requirements, and manufacturing processes. Lead the mechanical architecture decisions for next-generation pluggable products. Support product qualification and validation activities, including FAI, DVT, and PVT. Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions for manufacturing issues. Collaborate with global suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure smooth operations.
Key Skills And Experience
B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. 3+ years of mechanical product design experience, preferably in optical modules or compact electronic systems. Expertise in Creo Parametric or equivalent 3D CAD tools for part and assembly modeling. Strong understanding of mechanical packaging, tolerance engineering, and GD&T. Hands-on experience with precision machining, sheet metal fabrication, and other manufacturing processes. Ability to perform engineering calculations for latch forces, insertion/extraction forces, and more. Understanding of material properties and selection for various components. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills for cross-functional collaboration. Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment is preferred. A proven track record of delivering optical transceiver products from concept to production is an asset.
About Us
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About The Team
Some of our benefits in India:
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work–life balanceHealth and well-being support – medical insurance for you and your family, health check-ups, life and accident insurance, well-being programs, and employee resource groups A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibilityPersonal Support Service 24/7 – a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situationsCareer growth & mobility – technical career paths, job rotations, international assignments, and relocation supportContinuous learning – technical certifications, mentoring programs, coaching, and digital learning platformsOpportunities to innovate and contribute through Nokia’s research and development environmentRecognition programs that celebrate outstanding contributionsWorkplace support – ergonomic working support and mobile device programs based on eligibility