Principal Mechanical Engineer
Core
Own mechanical design of high-speed paddlecards and manufacturing test fixtures for rack-scale AI connectivity hardware.
Role type
Principal Mechanical Engineer (hardware)
Builds
PCIe, Ethernet, and UALink paddlecards and test fixtures for hyperscalers
Domain
AI infrastructure / High-speed connectivity hardware
Required skills
Mechanical design of high-speed boards, thermal analysis, GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, DFM/DFA/DFT, 3D CAD (SolidWorks/Creo), manufacturing test fixture design, cross-functional technical leadership
Preferred skills
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Technologies
SolidWorks, Creo, PCIe, Ethernet, UALink
Responsibilities
Architect mechanical design of high-speed paddle cards including form factor and connector placement; Drive thermal and mechanical analysis for heatsink selection and airflow; Design and qualify manufacturing test fixtures and handlers; Define manufacturing test strategy to improve yield and throughput; Own DFM, DFA, and DFT reviews with external partners; Mentor engineers and lead cross-functional design reviews
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship
