Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer

• Reporting to the Head of Mechanical Engineering, the Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer must be a self-motivated technical leader capable of working in a fast-paced environment with aggressive product development schedules
• This individual will be responsible for the mechanical architecture, design, development, and qualification of complex networking systems from concept through production and field deployment
• Lead the mechanical development of complex networking systems and chassis platforms from concept through production release and field support
• Provide technical leadership across multiple programs and serve as a subject matter expert for mechanical architecture, packaging, manufacturability, reliability, and serviceability
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies in cooling, liquid cooling, interconnects, materials, and manufacturing processes to support future product roadmaps
• Drive system-level technical decisions, balancing performance, cost, schedule, reliability, manufacturability, compliance, and customer requirements
• Remain actively engaged in hands-on engineering activities, including CAD reviews, tolerance analysis, prototype evaluation, laboratory testing, failure analysis, and root-cause investigations
• Lead cross-functional design reviews and collaborate closely with Electrical, Thermal, Signal Integrity, Reliability, Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain teams
• Drive technical content of system specifications, design guidelines, validation plans, and engineering standards
• Develop and maintain mechanical design standards, best practices, and engineering methodologies across the organization
• Identify technical risks and drive mitigation plans throughout the product development lifecycle
• Support customer escalations, manufacturing issues, and field failures through hands-on troubleshooting and corrective action development
• Lead supplier engagements involving design reviews, manufacturing readiness, tooling strategies, and technical issue resolution
• Provide project scoping, resource estimates, schedule input, and technical guidance for new product development efforts
• Mentor and develop engineers through technical coaching, design reviews, and day-to-day engineering leadership
• Contribute to long-term technology planning and future platform development initiatives

Benefits

• The chance to earn an annual bonus based on performance
• Recognition for your contributions, and potential participation in long-term incentives like annual equity awards
• Subsidized health insurance, retirement programs and paid time off, including an industry-leading maternity and paternity leave package
• A hybrid, flexible work model that ensures connectivity, a commitment to our culture and continued impact for team members
• Opportunities for personal and professional development to help you reach your career goals

• Expert-level proficiency with 3D solid modeling tools; SolidWorks experience preferred. Working knowledge of EPDM or equivalent PLM systems is a plus
• 12+ years of experience in electromechanical product development
• Experience leading root-cause investigations and implementing corrective actions
• Strong understanding of product cost drivers, tooling investments, supplier capabilities, and budget management
• Deep understanding of sheet metal design, machining, castings, extrusions, plastics, and associated manufacturing processes
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex system-level mechanical issues in laboratory, manufacturing, and field environments
• Comprehensive understanding of the complete product development lifecycle from concept through production and field support
• Working knowledge of thermal design principles, thermal characterization, and advanced cooling technologies including liquid cooling
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Strong understanding of tooling requirements and manufacturing considerations for volume production
• Strong hands-on experience with tolerance analysis, GD&T, stack-up analysis, and structural analysis techniques
• The ideal candidate is a highly experienced, hands-on engineer who combines strong technical leadership with a willingness to engage directly in product development activities, including system design, laboratory debugging, prototype evaluation, root-cause analysis, and customer issue resolution
• Working knowledge of FEA and interpretation of simulation results
• Extensive experience developing complex chassis and system-level mechanical designs for networking, server, storage, or telecommunications products
• Experience with ECAD-MCAD integration and IDF workflows
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Strong understanding of NEBS, EMI, EMC, Safety, and other regulatory compliance requirements
• MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Experience with advanced cooling technologies, including liquid cooling solutions
• Experience developing networking, server, storage, telecommunications, or high-performance computing systems
• Demonstrated leadership of complex cross-functional development programs
• Extensive experience with chassis development, system packaging, and high-density electronic assemblies