Sr. Principal Advanced Package Development Engineer

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2 Locations
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165K-307K Annually
Software • Automation
The Role

Non-CA Pay Range (Annual):

$165,100.00 - $306,500.00

At Infinera, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. Your actual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for equity grants, discretionary bonuses, or commission payments. The amount of these incentives is based on the terms of the Company’s incentive plans, the Company’s financial performance, and/or individual employee job performance.

Infinera also offers paid leave, medical, 

dental, and vision coverage, 401(k),

life, and disability insurance to

eligible employees.

The Advanced Package Development Engineer leads and develops key enabling technologies for next generation products.   He or she must be a multitasking team player, able to interface with multiple engineering groups in multiple locations.  The person should be a detail orientated problem solver that can meet objectives in a fast paced, dynamic environment.  He or she will visualize and develop cutting edge concepts, perform fitting engineering analyses, create BOMs and specifications, identify and work with suppliers, develop test vehicles and perform required design verification testing.  The person must be skillful in one or more of the following areas: mechanical design, thermal design, optical design, and knowledgeable in statistics.  Mechanical or thermal experts must be proficient in thermal, thermo-mechanical stress, and mechanical stress analyses using ANSYS.  Optical design experts should be proficient in modeling software such as Zemax.  The person should be familiar with packaging of high speed (>100Gb) products.  He or she will be an effective communicator able to connect with numerous personnel at various locations.  Travel between sites may be required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead efforts on developing key enabling technologies for next generation products
  • Develop designs, engineering models, and analyses
  • Create proof of concept test vehicles; develop strategies to test and validate proof of concept
  • Work to generate solid models and drawings for components
  • Work with the process development team on assembly platform; formulate design/assembly flexibility matrices with other teams for platform based design
  • Perform FMEAs on parts and assemblies.
  • Create design verification testing plans qualification plans and engineering work orders (EWO) for initial build activities
  • Work with suppliers to develop new technologies, if required and specifications for purchased parts

Requirements

  • MS in ME, physics, or optics, min 5 years experience
  • Experience with Pro/Engineer / Creo or SolidWorks or Zemax or ANSYS; SQL and Agile preferred
  • Versed in mechanical or thermal or optical design
  • Knowledge of statistical analysis
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills required
  • Team player

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“This position requires direct or indirect access to certain confidential information, hardware, software, technology, or technical information (referred to here as “Export-Controlled Information”) controlled under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All personnel in this position must be eligible to or be able to obtain authorization from the appropriate agency to access applicable Export-Controlled Information. The U.S. Department of Commerce currently requires a foreign person with a most recent citizenship or permanent residency of Sudan, Ukraine, or a country currently designated in Country Group D:1, E:1 or E:2 (Supplement No. 1 to Part 740, Title 15) to have an export control license to access our Export-Controlled Information, unless they meet certain exemptions provided under U.S. export control laws and regulations. The list of applicable countries in Country Group D:1, E:1 or E:2 may be updated by the U.S. government from time to time. The current processing time for an export control license is approximately 4 to 6 months.

 

Your employment or engagement with Infinera shall be contingent on verifying your eligibility or requirement for obtaining a necessary license and/or authorization from the appropriate agency. You will be required to provide certain information for export control compliance assessment purposes, and your information will be reviewed by Infinera's hiring and export control teams to ensure compliance with the U.S. export control laws and regulations. Infinera will collect necessary documents (such as proof of citizenship etc.) to assess license/authorization requirements if you are offered and accept the position.”

Infinera is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Infinera complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

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The Company
HQ: San Jose, CA
3,470 Employees
Year Founded: 2000

What We Do

Infinera is revolutionizing telecommunications networks with innovative, industry-leading connectivity solutions. Our offerings include high-end subcomponent technology, systems for network infrastructure, automation software, advanced optical compound semiconductor manufacturing, & professional services. As a global supplier, we empower mobile service providers, internet content providers, cloud operators, submarine operators, governments & enterprises to scale network bandwidth, boost service innovation, and automate network operations. We are committed to continuously expanding and enhancing our world-class offerings to meet the changing needs of more than 1,000 customers in over 100 countries across six continents.

Our connectivity solutions are powered by the world’s best embedded & pluggable optical engines, which are designed, developed & manufactured in Infinera’s U.S.-based optical semiconductor fabrication center and are application-optimized for edge, metro, long-haul, and submarine transport networks. Our agile, open, compact & modular networking platforms enable network operators to rapidly and easily take advantage of best-in-class technology. Our software automation solutions optimize traffic flows and automate workloads to enable network operators to cost-effectively deliver secure bandwidth to their customers where and when needed. With these solutions, our goal is to create a connected world with unlimited bandwidth for everyone – everywhere, always, and instantly.


What Inspires Us?
A connected world with unlimited bandwidth for everyone – everywhere, always & instantly.

What Motivates Us?
Delivering innovative and impactful coherent optical technologies and open optical solutions that unlock new value for our customers.

What Drives Us?
To be a valued investment for our shareholders’ money, our customers’ CapEx and our employees’ time by delivering an unrivaled customer experience from an inclusive culture of innovation for our customers.

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