Thermo-Mechanical Contract Manufacturer Support Engineer

Thermo-Mechanical Contract Manufacturer Support Engineer

Thailand

(Hybrid)

Join our Operations Engineering Team as a Thermo-Mechanical Contract Manufacturer Support Engineer, where you will be responsible for developing, qualifying, and sustaining advanced mechanical assembly and thermal management processes used in high-performance electronic and optical products. You will work across the entire product lifecycle, from New Product Introduction (NPI) through high-volume manufacturing, driving process optimization, yield improvement, and root cause analysis.

In this role, you will support mechanical assembly operations, thermal interface implementation, heat sink integration, assembly tooling development, warpage characterization, dimensional verification, and advanced mechanical inspection processes. You will leverage analytical techniques including CMM inspection, dimensional metrology, cross-sectioning, microscopy, thermal characterization, and reliability testing to ensure robust manufacturing processes and superior product quality. Our collaborative environment encourages innovation, technical leadership, and continuous improvement while solving complex manufacturing challenges.

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Your responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and sustain manufacturing processes for mechanical and thermo-mechanical assemblies across the product lifecycle, from prototype builds through volume production.
• Support mechanical assembly activities including product integration, fastening methods, adhesive bonding, and joining technologies to ensure efficient and reliable manufacturing.
• Design, implement, and improve assembly tooling, fixtures, and error-proofing solutions that enhance quality, consistency, and productivity.
• Develop and validate thermal assembly solutions, including thermal interface materials, heat dissipation components, and cooling approaches.
• Perform thermal, mechanical, dimensional, and reliability evaluations to assess process capability and product performance.
• Conduct dimensional verification, warpage characterization, and metrology analysis to identify opportunities for process improvement and quality enhancement.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for manufacturing, thermal, dimensional, and reliability-related challenges.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to improve manufacturability, optimize assembly processes, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Your skills and experience

Must-Have

• 4-6 years of experience
• BS/MS/PhD in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials Science, or Thermal Engineering.
• Strong expertise in mechanical assembly, manufacturing tooling, thermal management, and high-reliability electronic product manufacturing
• Manufacturing automation Industry 4.0 and Global supplier Collaboration.
• Hands-on experience with thermal characterization, warpage/dimensional analysis, GD&T, tolerance stack-up, and advanced metrology.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience supporting NPI and high-volume manufacturing with strong knowledge of reliability requirements, material behavior, and product qualification standards
• Experience with thermo-mechanical simulation, thermal analysis.

More information

Some of our benefits in India:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work–life balance
• Health and well-being support – medical insurance for you and your family, health check-ups, life and accident insurance, well-being programs, and employee resource groups
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibility
• Personal Support Service 24/7 – a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
• Career growth & mobility – technical career paths, job rotations, international assignments, and relocation support
• Continuous learning – technical certifications, mentoring programs, coaching, and digital learning platforms
• Opportunities to innovate and contribute through Nokia’s research and development environment
• Recognition programs that celebrate outstanding contributions
• Workplace support – ergonomic working support and mobile device programs based on eligibility

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Job Info

• Job Category Applied R&D

• Posting Date 11/11/2026

• Degree Level Bachelor’s degree

• Job Schedule Full time

• Job Type Experienced

• Job Identification 41843

• Will NSA/CAPS approval be required? (E.g., accessing a US Customer Network?) No

• Role Type Individual contributor

• Laptop - support with ordering needed Yes

• Experience level Experienced

• Locations

725 Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok, 10110, TH

(Hybrid)

• Regular or Temporary Regular