CareerPlan

Principal Mechanical Engineer

San Jose, CaliforniaFull-time2026-10-12 → 2026-10-22
No visa sponsorship

Core

Lead the development of advanced package-board-system mechanical solutions for next-generation high-performance computing, AI, and semiconductor products, spanning concept definition through manufacturing ramp.

Role type

Principal Mechanical Engineer (IC with technical leadership)

Builds

Advanced semiconductor packaging, server, and rack system mechanical solutions

Domain

Semiconductor / High-Performance Computing / Thermal Management

Required skills

Thermal-mechanical architecture, FEA simulation, CAD design, stress/warpage analysis, DFM/DFX, failure analysis, supplier management, cross-functional leadership

Preferred skills

Advanced cooling solution design (heatsinks, vapor chambers, liquid cold plates), manufacturing process expertise (machining, brazing, soldering), OSAT/foundry collaboration, thermo-mechanical reliability correlation

Technologies

Creo, SolidWorks, ANSYS Mechanical, DIC, shadow moiré, strain gauges, thermal cycling equipment

Responsibilities

Lead thermal-mechanical architecture and solution strategy; drive thermo-mechanical design and analysis; guide stress, warpage, and reliability modeling; partner with silicon, packaging, and manufacturing teams; drive DFM, tolerance analysis, and ECO governance; conduct qualification and failure analysis; establish mechanical specifications and design guidelines

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence