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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Santa Clara, CA, us💼 Full-time💰 $180,000–$180,000🗓 2026-08-03 → 2026-09-26

Core

Mechanical design of next-gen network switches and chassis for data centers, focusing on structure, cooling, EMC, and manufacturability.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical engineer (network hardware)

Builds

High-port-density switches and chassis modules for data center networking

Domain

Networking hardware / Data center infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Mechanical design, 3D CAD modeling (Creo), BOM management, thermal simulation, cross-functional collaboration, prototyping, supplier coordination

Preferred skills

Data center equipment design, ECO/BOM/Deviation processes, Mechanica simulation, liquid cooling systems, sheet metal design, plastic part design, PDMLink, environmental testing (shock/vibe/EMC)

Technologies

Creo 3D CAD, Creo Simulate, PDMLink (Windchill), Agile

Responsibilities

Design mechanical solutions for switches/chassis, create 3D models and drawings for prototyping/manufacturing, manage design reviews, coordinate with ECAD and suppliers, validate prototypes in lab, troubleshoot manufacturing issues

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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