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Opt Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Delaware (NOW HIRING)

Refrigerants Trainer

Newark, DE · On-site

$31.75 - $42.25/hr

Bachelor's degree in mechanical / chemical engineering, or related scientific discipline. * Minimum ... 1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this ...

Refrigerants Trainer

Newark, DE

$31.75 - $42.25/hr

Bachelor's degree in mechanical / chemical engineering, or related scientific discipline. * Minimum ... 1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this ...

Opt Mechanical Engineer information

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$45.5K

$103K

$166.6K

How much do opt mechanical engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for opt mechanical engineer in Delaware is $102,967.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,600.00 and $126,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily tasks of an Opt Mechanical Engineer, and how do they interact with other teams?

As an Opt Mechanical Engineer, your daily tasks often include developing 3D models of optical assemblies, performing tolerance analyses, creating engineering drawings, and coordinating prototype builds and testing. You will regularly collaborate with optical engineers, electrical engineers, manufacturing specialists, and quality assurance teams to ensure your designs are manufacturable and meet performance specifications. Working cross-functionally is vital in this role, as your input frequently impacts the overall system design and successful product integration. Strong communication and teamwork skills help ensure smooth project progress and alignment across departments, making the work highly collaborative and rewarding.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Opt Mechanical Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Opt Mechanical Engineer, you need a solid background in mechanical engineering principles, optics design, and CAD software, typically supported by a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical or optical engineering. Experience with modeling tools such as SolidWorks, Zemax, or ANSYS, and familiarity with optical fabrication and testing equipment are frequently required. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams are essential soft skills. These competencies enable successful design, analysis, and implementation of complex optical-mechanical systems and ensure productive teamwork on technical challenges.

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Infographic showing various Opt Mechanical Engineer job openings in Delaware as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,967 per year, or $49.5 per hour.

Liquid Cooling Data Center Principal Engineer

Teflon

Newark, DE • On-site

$141.12 - $220.50/hr

Other

Retirement

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS

At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry.

Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure—sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.

Position Overview

The Chemours™ Discovery Hub, state‑of‑the‑art 320,000 sq.ft. world‑class R&D/Application Development research facility located in Newark, DE, has a Data Center Cooling Principal Engineer position available in the Technology function. In Thermal & Specialty Solutions, we harness next‑generation, low‑Global Warming Potential (GWP) technology to provide market‑driven innovations to customers in the areas of Refrigerants, Propellants, Fire Protection, Foam Blowing Agents and heat transfer fluids for Thermal Management used in various systems for building and construction segments, Mobile and Stationary heating and cooling systems to name a few. Our technology organization consists of experts in the areas of fluorine, catalysis, process development, engineering, analytical and formulation science, and application development to name a few.

This highly visible, key role will support R&D programs within the Liquid Cooling Product Development team reporting to the Product Growth Manager with specific focus on two‑phase cooling applications, including immersion cooling and direct‑for‑chip for data center applications and other thermal management applications. While software programming skills are valuable to this role, this is not a programming position. This role is based in the Chemours™ Discovery Hub in Newark, DE.

Responsibilities
  • Lead projects and activities related to two‑phase liquid cooling in data centers and other applications to meet strategic growth objectives.
  • Design and lead execution of experiments in a lab environment and field trials for data center cooling.
  • Develop, collaborate and maintain good relationships with value chain partners, end‑users, academia/universities, national labs and industry organizations.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams within the organization, customers and partners.
  • Knowledge or the desire to learn fluorochemical science and related application technologies.
  • Travel 10‑25% of time to customers and partners.
Required Qualifications
  • BS. Mechanical, Computer or Electrical Engineering or Material Science with at least 5 years (10+ years preferred) of relevant work experience in data center cooling technologies, preferably liquid cooling technologies.
  • Demonstrated understanding of data center operations and liquid cooling for data centers.
  • Good interpersonal and written/oral communication skills, excellent presentation skills, and the ability to work well with all levels in the organization.
  • Ability to plan, prioritize and manage multiple, complex, time‑sensitive projects.
  • Ability to work in a team environment with high degree of initiative, independence and self‑motivation with flexibility to monitor and move projects forward quickly and safely.
Benefits
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Comprehensive Benefits Packages
  • 401(k) Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Learning and Development Opportunities
  • Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
  • Company‑paid Volunteer Day
Pay Range

$141,120.00 - $220,500.00

Level

28

Annual Bonus Target

16%

Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non‑discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.

Chemours is an E‑Verify employer.

Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation.

Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1‑B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non‑immigrant status) is not currently available for this position.

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