Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Core
Lead mechanical design and thermal engineering for engineering validation boards, FPGA platform prototypes, PCIe cards, and development kits, converting system requirements into robust, manufacturable hardware solutions.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical design engineer (electronics/semiconductor)
Builds
Engineering validation boards, FPGA development platforms, PCIe cards, accessories, and evaluation systems
Domain
Semiconductor, FPGA, and high-performance computing hardware
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (hardware platforms)
Required skills
Mechanical architecture design, 3D CAD (Creo/SolidWorks), thermal simulation (ANSYS Icepak/FloTHERM), heat transfer analysis, DFM/DFA, tolerance analysis, cross-functional collaboration, supplier management
Preferred skills
FPGA development kit experience, high-power cooling solutions (heat pipes/vapor chambers), structural/vibration analysis, PLM/PDM systems, mentoring engineers
Technologies
Creo, SolidWorks, ANSYS Icepak, FloTHERM, CFD
Responsibilities
Own mechanical architecture for complex electronics platforms; create detailed 3D CAD designs and production drawings; develop thermal-management solutions and perform thermal simulations; lead tolerance analysis and design-for-reliability assessments; drive design execution from concept to release; support hands-on bring-up and validation activities; partner with cross-functional teams to resolve constraints; engage contract manufacturers on DFM and production readiness; establish and communicate mechanical/thermal risks to leadership.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC