Senior Mechanical PCB Engineering Consultant (35428)

Job summary

Provide mechanical engineering support for evaluation boards, optical plug assemblies, and test boards, including mechanical design, PCB interface coordination, thermal and airflow analysis, and tolerance validation. Collaborate with engineering teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners on design reviews, prototype builds, documentation, and product development.

Job details

Seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to provide onsite engineering support for the development of advanced hardware platforms and optical communication products. The consultant will work under the direction of the Client's engineering team and provide mechanical design, analysis, supplier collaboration, and product development support. Term Scope of Services The Mechanical Engineer will provide engineering support for the following development programs. Garda Evaluation Board Development Support the mechanical development of the Garda Evaluation Board, including but not limited to: Review PCB assembly (PCBA) layouts to identify and resolve mechanical interferences. Perform airflow and thermal simulations to optimize cooling and temperature management of optical modules. Develop fabrication drawings and manufacturing files for sheet metal enclosures. Generate PCB mechanical exchange files (EMN/EMP) for the ECAD team, including component keep-out zones, height restrictions, and mechanical constraints. Collaborate with manufacturing partners and suppliers to support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA). Support prototype builds, assembly activities, and engineering validation. Garda Optical Plug Development Provide mechanical engineering support for the development of the Garda Optical Plug, including: Assist with the design and development of the OSFP mechanical assembly concept. Generate PCB mechanical interface files (EMN/EMP) with component keep-out regions and mechanical constraints. Review PCB component placement to identify mechanical interference risks. Work closely with suppliers to improve manufacturability and assembly processes through DFM/DFA reviews. Perform detailed tolerance stack-up analysis using Monte Carlo simulation techniques to validate design robustness and manufacturing tolerances. Nirvana Test Board Development Support the mechanical design and enhancement of the Nirvana Test Board by: Modifying the existing enclosure and housing to accommodate updated DSP component height requirements. Performing tolerance stack-up analysis using Monte Carlo methodologies. Reviewing PCB layouts for mechanical interference and recommending design improvements. General Responsibilities The Consultant Will Also Participate in design reviews and engineering meetings. Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, Manufacturing, and PCB Design teams. Support prototype development, engineering builds, and design verification activities. Prepare technical documentation, engineering reports, and design recommendations as required. Provide regular project status updates and identify technical risks with proposed mitigation plans. Ensure all engineering work complies with applicable quality, manufacturing, and engineering standards. Deliverables The Consultant Will Deliver, As Applicable Mechanical design recommendations. Thermal and airflow simulation results. Sheet metal fabrication drawings and manufacturing files. PCB mechanical exchange files (EMN/EMP). Tolerance analysis reports. DFM/DFA review findings. Engineering documentation supporting prototype builds and product development. ,

What you’ll do

Provide mechanical engineering support for evaluation boards, optical plug assemblies, and test boards, including mechanical design, PCB interface coordination, thermal and airflow analysis, and tolerance validation. Collaborate with engineering teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners on design reviews, prototype builds, documentation, and product development.

Requirements

The role calls for an experienced mechanical engineer with the capability to support complex hardware and optical communication product development. Relevant work includes PCB interference reviews, thermal and airflow simulations, sheet metal fabrication documentation, DFM/DFA collaboration, and Monte Carlo-based tolerance analysis.

Listed skills

• Sheet Metal Design · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Mechanical Design
• PCB Mechanical Interface Design
• Thermal Simulation
• Airflow Simulation
• Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis
• Monte Carlo Simulation
• DFM/DFA
• Supplier Collaboration
• Sheet Metal Design
• Manufacturing Documentation
• Prototype Development
• Engineering Validation
• PCB Layout Review
• Risk Mitigation

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Consulting

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