Upscale AI
Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
$227K–$244K
US - Santa Clara, CA · On-site · Principal · Full-time · Posted Oct 1, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum of 15 plus years of experience in network enclosure system design.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
About the job
Leads mechanical design for complex, liquid-cooled network systems, working with hardware, operations, and suppliers from early feasibility through production release.
What you'll do
- Lead and mentor mechanical design engineers and guide cross-functional system design and thermal reviews.
- Develop and validate mechanical and thermal designs, including enclosures, heatsinks, cold plates, and manifolds, through prototyping, testing, and production release.
- Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners on design-for-manufacturing, cost, testing, and build support; travel for supplier and manufacturing activities.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
- 15+ years of experience in network enclosure system design.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks and PDM; expertise in DFM and DFA.
- Experience with mechanical and thermal development, manufacturing processes, product testing, and complex design delivery.
Nice to have
- Strong design background in network equipment.
- Hands-on lab experience in mechanical or thermal problem-solving and rapid prototyping.
Pay
USD 227,000–244,000 per year (base salary)
Tools
SolidWorks, PDM
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