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About the role
Nexthop Systems Inc. is seeking a mechanical engineer to design and deliver next-generation high-capacity networking systems for emerging AI infrastructures. In this role, you’ll combine technical expertise with innovative problem-solving to create cutting-edge electro-mechanical designs that meet the demands of advanced data centers and telecom environments.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical design for telecom or data center product development
- Proficiency in SolidWorks and Creo (preferred)
- Strong knowledge of EIA, ETSI, and OCP rack standards
- Experience with connectors like OSFP/QSFP-DD/OSFP-XD and orthogonal backplane systems
- Expertise in tolerancing and tolerance loops for electro-mechanical assemblies
More about this role
Nexthop Systems Inc. is seeking a mechanical engineer to design and deliver next-generation high-capacity networking systems for emerging AI infrastructures. In this role, you’ll combine technical expertise with innovative problem-solving to create cutting-edge electro-mechanical designs that meet the demands of advanced data centers and telecom environments.
What You’ll Do
- Chassis & Line Card Design: Create and deliver mechanical designs for chassis and line cards that meet product requirements, ensuring reliability and scalability.
- Tolerance Analysis: Perform detailed 2D and 3D tolerance analyses for complex electro-mechanical assemblies to ensure precise and functional designs.
- Innovative Mechanical Solutions: Develop mechanical solutions using sheet metal, injection-molded plastic, die-cast, and extrusion processes, adhering to EMI, safety, and compliance requirements.
- 3D Modeling & Documentation:
Develop 3D CAD models using Creo (preferred) with Windchill for PDM or SolidWorks. Experience with cabling extensions is a plus.
- Produce board outline drawings, establish PCB layout constraints (e.g., keep-out areas, trace and via restrictions), and validate designs.
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