Senior Mechanical Engineer, AI Systems

Responsibilities: 

• Lead Mechanical Design: Take ownership of mechanical design projects from concept to completion, leading/collaboration with a team of engineers to develop innovative solutions for cloud-based hardware infrastructure 

• Specification Development: Create interface control documents and product specifications to clearly communicate design intent 

• Design and Prototyping: Design mechanical components, systems, and assemblies using CAD software and create prototypes for testing and validation at the rack, system, and component levels 

• Performance Optimization: Conduct mechanical analysis, structural simulations, and tests to optimize mechanical system performance, reliability, cost, and thermal management, ensuring efficient operation and meeting industry standards 

• Design Review and Documentation: Conduct design reviews, generate engineering documentation, develop test plans and reports, and ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards 

• Collaboration and Leadership: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems, provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers, and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement 

• Vendor Management: Collaborate with external vendors and suppliers to source components, lead design strategy, ensure robust performance prediction, review manufacturing processes, and ensure adherence to quality standards 

• Sustainable Design:  Evaluate and select mechanical design materials and design strategy with keen focus on sustainable materials with respect to their mechanical properties and re-use of common parts across generations 

• Emerging Technologies: Stay abreast of the latest trends, advancements, and best practices in mechanical engineering, cloud infrastructure, and data center technologies, and propose innovative ideas to enhance our hardware offerings 

Required Qualifications: 

• Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, or related field OR Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years related technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years related technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience. 

Other Requirements:

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements is required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screening:  

• Microsoft Cloud Background Check. This position is required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Proven metal forming/tooling experience on rack scale assemblies 

• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., PTC Creo,) understanding of mechanical design principles, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, manufacturing processes, and validation. 

• Familiarity or direct design experience with cloud infrastructure, data center operations, and related technologies, such as server racks, power distribution, cooling systems, and cable management. 

• Experience with liquid cooled AI or HPC systems. 

• Experience with development of specifications, interface control documents, and managing design requirements. 

• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve mechanical design issues and optimize system performance.