NPI Engineer
Chastrès,
Belgium
At Estel, a fast-growing manufacturer of high-performance optical transceivers, we are looking for a 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.
Responsibilities
- Mechanical & Packaging Engineering
- Optical Module Assembly & Process Development
- NPI Execution
- FAU NPI Machine Operation & Optimization
Must Have
- 3+ years’ experience in photonics assembly, packaging, opto-mechanical design, or NPI.
- Master's degree in mechanical engineering, Opto-Mechanics, Mechatronics, or related field.
- Hands-on experience operating or developing processes on FAU / fiber attach NPI machines
- Strong CAD experience (SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent).
- Familiarity with GD&T, tolerance stack-up, precision mechanics, and optical coupling principles.
- Working knowledge of DFM, DFA, SPC, and NPI process flows.
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Language: English on C1 Advanced to C2 Proficient level
Nice to have
- Experience with 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
- Experience with high-volume optical component manufacturing.
- 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.
