Rack Design Engineer (Data Center)
Core
Design high-density AI compute racks from first principles, integrating structure, power, cooling, and networking for terrestrial computing clusters.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical design engineer (data center hardware)
Builds
High-density AI compute racks, chassis, frames, busbars, manifolds, and liquid cooling systems
Domain
Data center infrastructure / AI hardware / High-power electromechanical systems
Required skills
Mechanical design, structural analysis, thermal management, liquid cooling integration, high-power electrical distribution, CAD (SolidWorks/Creo/NX), DFM/DFA, hardware debugging, manufacturing line integration
Preferred skills
AI/GPU rack design (NVIDIA HGX/GB-class), ethernet switching and networking, high-velocity hardware organization experience, CFD/FEA analysis, NPI to in-house manufacturing transition
Technologies
SolidWorks, Creo, NX, NVIDIA HGX, MPO/OSFP, 48V systems, 3-phase power, cold plates, CDUs, busbars
Responsibilities
Own mechanical and integration design of high-density AI compute racks; Integrate compute, networking, power, and liquid cooling into buildable architectures; Design for in-house manufacturing line (fixtures, work instructions, inspection); Close thermal, structural, and power constraints with cross-functional teams; Drive vendor and in-house parts from concept to production; Debug fit, leak, and airflow issues on the factory floor; Produce CAD, BOMs, and build documentation; Support cluster deployment and first-site bring-up.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
