Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer
$153,500–$310,500 year
HybridSunnyvale, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead mechanical development of complex networking systems and chassis platforms from concept through production release and field support. Provide technical leadership across multiple programs 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. 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.
Required Qualifications
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- 12+ years of experience in electromechanical product development
- Expert-level proficiency with 3D solid modeling tools
- SolidWorks experience
- Working knowledge of EPDM or equivalent PLM systems
- Extensive experience developing complex chassis and system-level mechanical designs for networking, server, storage, or telecommunications products
- Strong hands-on experience with tolerance analysis, GD&T, stack-up analysis, and structural analysis techniques
- Working knowledge of FEA and interpretation of simulation results
- Experience with ECAD-MCAD integration and IDF workflows
- Deep understanding of sheet metal design, machining, castings, extrusions, plastics, and associated manufacturing processes
- Strong understanding of tooling requirements and manufacturing considerations for volume production
- Working knowledge of thermal design principles, thermal characterization, and advanced cooling technologies including liquid cooling
- Strong understanding of NEBS, EMI, EMC, Safety, and other regulatory compliance requirements
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex system-level mechanical issues in laboratory, manufacturing, and field environments
- Experience leading root-cause investigations and implementing corrective actions
- Strong understanding of product cost drivers, tooling investments, supplier capabilities, and budget management
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
- Comprehensive understanding of the complete product development lifecycle from concept through production and field support
- Hybrid work arrangement (average 2 days per week from an HPE office)
Desired Qualifications
- MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Experience developing networking, server, storage, telecommunications, or high-performance computing systems
- Extensive experience with chassis development, system packaging, and high-density electronic assemblies
- Experience with advanced cooling technologies, including liquid cooling solutions
- Demonstrated leadership of complex cross-functional development programs
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