Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description Advanced Microsystems Technologies, AMT, is a technology division of Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM), responsible for RF, Microelectronic, Optical components and Integrated Subsystems, providing services from design concept, through prototype design and testing, process development, assembly and test innovation, to volume manufacturing. We are extremely proud to partner with our customers enabling their product through the full product lifecycle. At AMT, you will work on some of the most innovative programs and products that address emerging markets, including optical and RF communication, datacenter connectivity, quantum computing, automotive sensing systems, medical devices and diagnostics and test & measurement systems, to name a few. Come and join us, and be part of a team that challenges you to be your best, where you will be empowered to make a difference and where we are extremely proud of what we deliver, together. Job Purpose The Mechanical Design Team, as part of the larger product solutions development team, provides mechanical design and analysis support of product development, NPI, and manufacturing of a variety of different optical product families. We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer with a background in both mechanical design and thermal and structural finite element analysis, to support product design and analysis within a worldwide end-to-end product development team, to develop advanced Opto/microelectronic components, modules and sub-systems. Nature Of Duties / Responsibilities Work within a multidisciplinary development team to provide mechanical design solutions to meet design specifications. Design projects include, but are not limited to: Telecommunications components/modules/subsystems (flip chip BGA modules, lasers, detectors, modulators, optical receivers, amplifiers, transceivers, etc). Sensing / lidar optical components/systems. Medical, biomedical, military etc components. Perform finite element analysis (to assess thermal and structural performance) and statistical tolerance analysis of your designs to ensure performance and manufacturability. Support the definition and execution of project plans to meet end deliverables Working with the process and manufacturing teams, develop tooling to enable product manufacturing and test Work with process and test engineering teams to ensure alignment of designs and associated tooling, with process and test capabilities Define and execute mechanical design verification activities to ensure the mechanical design meets the design intent Support process and manufacturing engineering during the NPI phase of product development Education & Experience Minimum Bachelors Degree in Engineering Minimum 5 years' experience in a product development role, conducting a combination of mechanical design and associated finite element analysis AutoCAD/SolidWorks design experience and FEA using Ansys software tools Experience in optical and microelectronic technologies, materials, components, assembly and test processes an asset Familiarity in end-to-end product development, with product manufacturing implementation considered an asset Experience with DFM and FMEA would be an asset Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary development team in a fast-paced environment Strong written and verbal communication skills are required Other Information The compensation range for this position is $80,000 - $130,000 annually. This position is for an existing vacancy. The hiring process for this position does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI). Sanmina welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. In accordance with the guidelines established under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

The role involves providing mechanical design and analysis support for the development and manufacturing of optical product families. Key duties include performing FEA, developing tooling for manufacturing, and executing design verification activities within a multidisciplinary team.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 5 years of experience in product development combining mechanical design and FEA. Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Ansys is required.

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• Mechanical Design
• Finite Element Analysis
• Thermal Analysis
• Structural Analysis
• Statistical Tolerance Analysis
• AutoCAD
• SolidWorks
• Ansys
• DFM
• FMEA
• NPI
• Opto-electronic Components
• Microelectronic Technologies
• Tooling Development
• Design Verification

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Technology
• Science & Research

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 13, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level