CareerPlan

Mechanical Engineer

Santa Clara, CA, usFull-time$120k–$180k2026-10-22 → 2026-11-11

Core

Mechanical design and validation of high-port-density network switches and chassis for data centers, focusing on structure, cooling, EMC, and manufacturability.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical engineer (network hardware)

Builds

Next-generation switch modules and chassis for data center networking equipment

Domain

Networking hardware / Data center infrastructure

Required skills

Mechanical design, 3D CAD (Creo), thermal simulation, air flow testing, sheetmetal design, plastic part design, BOM management, cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

Data center equipment design, liquid cooling systems, PTC Creo Simulate, PTC Windchill, Mechanica

Technologies

Creo, Windchill, Mechanica

Responsibilities

Design heat sinks and manage air flow/thermal testing; implement designs using Creo 3D CAD; collaborate with ECAD teams on PCB placement; debug prototypes in the lab; address DFM concerns with manufacturing; manage product lifecycle and BOM changes.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC