Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer

Join our team as a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer, where you will lead the mechanical development of complex networking systems from concept through production release and field support. You will provide technical leadership across multiple programs, evaluate and integrate new technologies, drive system-level technical decisions, and remain actively engaged in hands-on engineering activities. Additionally, you will mentor and develop engineers, contribute to long-term technology planning, and support customer escalations and manufacturing issues.

• 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.
• Drive system-level technical decisions, balancing performance, cost, schedule, reliability, manufacturability, compliance, and customer requirements.
• 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
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 12+ years of experience in electromechanical product development
• Experience developing networking, server, storage, telecommunications, or high-performance computing systems
• Extensive experience with chassis development, system packaging, and high-density electronic assemblies
• MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Experience with advanced cooling technologies, including liquid cooling solutions
• Demonstrated leadership of complex cross-functional development programs
• Extensive experience developing complex chassis and system-level mechanical designs for networking, server, storage, or telecommunications products
• Strong understanding of tooling requirements and manufacturing considerations for volume production
• Strong understanding of NEBS, EMI, EMC, Safety, and other regulatory compliance requirements
• Strong hands-on experience with tolerance analysis, GD&T, stack-up analysis, and structural analysis techniques
• Expert-level proficiency with 3D solid modeling tools; SolidWorks experience preferred. Working knowledge of EPDM or equivalent PLM systems is a plus
• Experience with ECAD-MCAD integration and IDF workflows
• 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
• Strong understanding of product cost drivers, tooling investments, supplier capabilities, and budget management
• Working knowledge of thermal design principles, thermal characterization, and advanced cooling technologies including liquid cooling
• Working knowledge of FEA and interpretation of simulation results
• Comprehensive understanding of the complete product development lifecycle from concept through production and field support
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Experience leading root-cause investigations and implementing corrective actions