Mechanical Optical Simulation Engineer

NVIDIA NVIDIA · Semiconductors · Santa Clara, CA

Mechanical Optical Simulation Engineer at NVIDIA, responsible for micro-optical component design using simulation software, collaborating with vendors, running optical tests, and performing root cause analysis. Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 5+ years of mechanical design experience, and knowledge of micro-optic design, optical termination standards, and mechanical/optical simulation software.

What you'd actually do

  1. Defining mechanical-optical design rules using simulation software.
  2. Discuss with vendors to set DOE plans and data acquisition.
  3. Running optical test systems to determine product performance.
  4. Root cause analysis and debugging unique failures.
  5. Collaborate with multi-functional teams within NVIDIA and define optical packaging requirements.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or related fields or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years mechanical design experience.
  • Knowledge in micro-optic design and optical termination standards.
  • Basic photonic device knowledge.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Background of mechanical simulation software like Ansys or Abacus.
  • Working knowledge of optical simulation software like Lumerical and Zemax.

Nice to have

  • Experience in using bleeding edge simulation tools like Ansys Optislang.
  • Solid understanding of AutoCad,
  • Basic understanding of flip chip packaging process.
  • 3D CAD tools like Solidworks.
  • Working level knowledge of Microsoft Office.

What the JD emphasized

  • mechanical design experience
  • mechanical simulation software
  • optical simulation software