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Work closely with testing labs to meet NEBS and other compliance standards.  </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none;\">Silkscreen &amp; Overlays: Use Illustrator to generate silkscreens and overlays for product design.  </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 20pt; text-decoration: none;\">What You Bring</span> <span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; text-decoration: none;\">Qualifications:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none;\">Bachelor’s or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering.  </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none;\">5+ years of experience in mechanical design for telecom or data center product development.  </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; text-decoration: none;\">Technical Skills:  </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none;\">Proficiency in SolidWorks and Creo (preferred).  </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none;\">Strong knowledge of EIA, ETSI, and OCP rack standards.  </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none;\">Experience with connectors like OSFP/QSFP-DD/OSFP-XD and orthogonal backplane systems.  </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none;\">Expertise in tolerancing and tolerance loops for electro-mechanical assemblies.  </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none;\">Familiarity with NEBS testing and compliance is a plus.  </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; text-decoration: none;\">Hands-On Expertise: </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none;\">Experience designing mechanical components using processes such as sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, die casting, and extrusion.  </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none;\">Cable harness and cooling system design (liquid and force-cooled systems).  </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none;\">Proficiency with tools for rework and mock-up creation.  </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; text-decoration: none;\">Soft Skills:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none;\">Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.  </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none;\">A problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering results while managing technical risks and tradeoffs.  </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none;\">Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment.  </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 20pt; text-decoration: none;\">Why Join Nexthop Systems?</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none;\">At Nexthop, you’ll have the opportunity to design mechanical solutions that drive the future of AI infrastructure. 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