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Junior Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Chastrès, Belgium

At Estel, a fast-growing manufacturer of high-performance optical transceivers, we are looking for a junior Opto-Mechanical / New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer to drive the transition of innovative optical modules from design to full-scale production. This role is essential to ensuring our next-generation products meet the highest standards of quality, manufacturability, and reliability as we continue to expand our portfolio for telecom and data-center applications.

Personal Evolution
Autonomy
Technical Expertise
Project management

Responsibilities

  • Mechanical & Packaging Engineering 
  • Optical Module Assembly & Process Development
  • NPI Execution 
  • FAU NPI Machine Operation & Optimization 

Must have

  • Master's degree in mechanical engineering, Opto-Mechanics, Mechatronics, or related field.
  • 0- or 1-year experience in photonics assembly, packaging, opto-mechanical design, or NPI. 
  • Familiarities with optical alignment processes, FAU / fibre attach NPI machines.
  • Familiarity with GD&T, tolerance stack-up, precision mechanics, and optical coupling principles.
  • Working knowledge of DFM, DFA, SPC, and NPI process flows. 
  • Language: English on C1 Advanced to C2 Proficient level. 

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of PIC, Optical component packaging, micro-optics, active alignment, and optical test
  • Knowledge of QSFP, OSFP, SFP, CFP, or other telecom/datacom multisource agreement form factors.
  • Knowledge of high-volume optical component manufacturing.
  • CAD experience (SolidWorks). 
  • Driver License.

What We Offer

Each employee has a chance to see the impact of his work. You can make a real contribution to the success of the company.
Several activities are often organized all over the year, such as team building events, monthly drink, and much more.


Perks

A full-time position
Attractive salary package.


Trainings

12 days / year, including
6 of your choice.


Eat & Drink

Fruit, coffee and
snacks provided.