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Mechanical Engineer, Staff

San Diego, California, United States of AmericaFull-time2026-10-27 → 2026-11-10
On-site · United States

Core

Design robust rack-scale AI infrastructure systems, including mechanical architecture, direct-to-chip liquid cooling, and high-speed interconnects for data center deployment.

Role type

Staff Mechanical Engineer (Data Center Hardware)

Builds

Rack systems, server trays, cooling manifolds, and high-density electronic hardware platforms.

Domain

Data Center Hardware / AI Infrastructure / Thermal Management

Required skills

Advanced 3D CAD (Creo, NX, SolidWorks), Mechanical Design, Tolerance Analysis, GD&T, DFM, Sheet Metal Design, Structural Integrity, ODM/OEM Management, Cross-functional Leadership

Preferred skills

AI Accelerator Integration, OCP Rack Architecture, Liquid Cooling Systems, Structural FEA, CAD Automation (Python, VBA), PLM/PDM

Technologies

Creo, NX, SolidWorks, Ansys Mechanical, Abaqus, Nastran, Creo Simulate, IDX, IDF/EMN

Responsibilities

Own mechanical design workstreams for data center rack systems; Create and maintain system-level 3D CAD layouts; Integrate direct-to-chip cooling hardware; Perform mechanical design and integration of server trays and rack assemblies; Translate electrical, thermal, and RF requirements into functional mechanical platforms; Plan and execute mechanical validation; Lead technical trade studies; Partner with silicon packaging, PCB layout, and supply chain teams; Lead design reviews with ODMs and suppliers; Develop reusable design methods and mentor engineers.

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC with mentorship