Packaging Mechanical Engineer

Avicena is a privately held company developing microLED based ultra-low power high bandwidth interconnects for chip-to-chip communications.  This technology will revolutionize High-Performance (HPC) and Cloud computing, as well as other industries where low power interconnects are critical like camera sensors, autonomous vehicles, and aerospace. Avicena is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California with a development center in Edinburgh, Scotland. The company was founded in 2019 by leading technologists from the optical networking industry with a track record of delivering breakthrough products.  (www.avicena.tech)   

About The Role:

This position involves developing and supporting mechanical designs for advanced optical components and systems. The mechanical engineer will collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams to capture product concepts, document component and process flows, and perform analytical studies on material and packaging performance.

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain mechanical models and drawings of the latest optical product designs using SolidWorks.
• Collaborate with electrical, optical, and process engineers to document and visualize design concepts and product architecture.
• Capture and document component flow across assembly and test processes.
• Support material and packaging selection, including epoxy and mechanical housing choices.
• Perform thermal, structural, and strain analyses, including root-sum-square (RSS) tolerance analysis, to ensure mechanical reliability and performance.
• Generate detailed visualizations and renderings for engineering reviews and design presentations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design documentation and engineering workflows.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modeling and 2D drafting.
• Experience with rendering and visualization tools such as SolidWorks Visualize.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools for documentation and report generation.
• Familiarity with COMSOL or equivalent for multiphysics simulations is an advantage.
• Solid understanding of thermal and structural analysis principles, materials behavior, and mechanical design for assembly and manufacturability.
• Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills in a team-oriented environment.