Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Data Center Hardware
Core
Mechanical design and validation of next-gen data center switch modules and chassis, focusing on high-density port structures, cooling, and manufacturability.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical design engineer (data center hardware)
Builds
High-port-density network switches and chassis for data centers
Domain
Networking hardware / Data center infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical design of computer/network equipment, sheetmetal design, plastic part design, 3D CAD modeling, thermal simulation, air flow testing, PCB design review, DFM analysis, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
PTC Creo, Mechanica (PTC Creo Simulate), liquid cooling systems, PTC Windchill, thermal simulation, air flow testing
Technologies
Creo 3D CAD, PTC Creo Simulate, PTC Windchill
Responsibilities
Explore and blend design solutions to meet structural, cooling, EMC, and safety requirements; implement selected designs using 3D CAD and generate manufacturing drawings; manage peer and cross-functional design reviews; structure and manage bill of materials (BOM) using PLM tools; provide 3D models for thermal simulations; design heat sinks based on thermal inputs; manage or perform air flow and thermal testing; provide PCB design drawings and 3D files to ECAD teams; collaborate with CMs to address DFM concerns; debug prototypes in the lab against 3D MCAD designs; track external lab testing results and capture design changes; participate in cross-functional meetings to resolve production sustaining issues
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
