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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical design and validation for AI inference hardware platforms, with a strong focus on compliance with OCP specifications and high-volume manufacturability. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through the design lifecycle, ensuring reliability and performance in mechanical systems.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Mechanical Design LeadershipOCP Specifications ComplianceChassis Mechanical DesignRoot-Cause AnalysisCAD and FEA Proficiency
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Hard Skills
Mechanical DesignSimulationValidationChassis DesignSheet Metal DesignTolerance AnalysisReliability TestingThermal PerformanceGD&TNPI to MP Process
Soft Skills
Detail-OrientedSelf-DrivenMentoring
Tools & Technologies
CAD ToolsFEA Software
Industry Keywords
AI Inference HardwareRack-Scale SystemsData Center HardwareHigh-Performance ComputingLiquid-Cooled Rack Architectures
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead mechanical design for an AI inference hardware platform at rack scale in compliance with OCP specifications
- Design and validate chassis mechanical systems, sheet metal enclosures, cooling architectures, and high-power connections
- Own mechanical systems through design, validation, NPI, and mass production
- Conduct shock, vibration, and thermal cycling reliability testing
- Lead 3D modeling, FEA, and tolerance analysis to validate manufacturability
- Partner with suppliers, ODMs, CMs, and JDMs on custom mechanical and thermal components
- Manage manufacturing support through production ramp
- Debug NPI and production quality issues through root-cause analysis and corrective action
- Review and sign off on liquid-cooled cold plate and manifold integration at rack level
- Ensure compatibility with CDU interfaces and facility water connections
- Develop reliability and performance specifications and test procedures
- Mentor engineers across the design lifecycle
- Evaluate technologies and methodologies to improve mechanical and thermal performance and quality compliance
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
- 10+ years of industry experience in mechanical design, simulation, and validation for IT hardware
- Demonstrated technical leadership of full rack-scale programs
- Hands-on experience with OCP specifications and rack-scale system design
- Strong background in chassis mechanical design, sheet metal design/fabrication, and design-for-manufacturability at high volume
- Experience running and interpreting shock and vibration testing
- Proven experience taking designs from concept through validation to mass production (NPI to MP)
- Direct experience working with suppliers, ODMs, CMs, and/or JDMs
- Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills for mechanical/quality issues in production environments
- Proficiency in CAD tools and FEA
- Expertise in GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis
- Materials selection experience for structural and thermal performance in chassis/enclosure design
- Self-driven and detail-oriented; comfortable working independently or across engineering teams
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
- Preferred: Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
- Preferred: 15+ years of industry experience
- Preferred: Experience with data center hardware or high-performance computing systems at scale
- Preferred: Familiarity with liquid-cooled rack architectures
- Preferred: Direct hands-on cold plate or manifold design experience
- Preferred: Deep understanding of reliability testing, failure analysis, and thermal stress modeling
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equity
- Bonus/incentive opportunities
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Inclusive rewards plan centered around employee and loved ones’ wellbeing