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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Job in
San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, 94199, USA
Listed on 2026-09-12
Listing for:
Acceler8 Talent
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Acceler8
Talent is proud to partner with a well-funded, VC-backed AI/networking hardware startup in the SF Bay area that’s redefining infrastructure for the world’s largest hyperscalers. Operating under a Joint Development Model (JDM), this company co-develops highly customized networking hardware, software, and optics solutions tailored to the evolving needs of large-scale AI workloads.
With over $600M in funding and rapid expansion underway, they're now looking to hire a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to help shape the next generation of high-performance systems.
Responsibilities:- Mechanical Design: Develop chassis and line card designs that meet product, reliability, and scalability requirements.
- Tolerance Analysis: Conduct 2D/3D tolerance studies for complex electro-mechanical assemblies.
- Mechanical Solutions: Design parts using sheet metal, plastic, die-cast, and extrusion processes with attention to EMI, safety, and compliance.
- 3D Modeling & Documentation: Create CAD models (preferably in Creo), PCB outlines, and detailed drawings; manage BOMs, ECOs, and part numbers.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with hardware, thermal, CAD, and manufacturing teams to align on requirements, solve issues, and manage risks.
- Cooling & Supplier Support: Design cooling systems (liquid/forced-air) and coordinate with suppliers to ensure manufacturability.
- Cable & Connector Design: Support OSFP/QSFP-DD/OSFP-XD connector and cable harness design for front panels and backplanes.
- B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering
- 5-10 years of mechanical design experience in telecom or data center hardware
Skills:
- Proficient in Creo (preferred) and Solid Works
- Strong understanding of EIA, ETSI, and OCP rack standards
- Experience with OSFP/QSFP-DD/OSFP-XD connectors and backplane systems
- Skilled in tolerancing for complex electro-mechanical assemblies
- Familiar with NEBS testing and compliance (a plus)
Experience:
- Mechanical design using sheet metal, molding, casting, and extrusion
- Cable harness and cooling system (liquid/air) design
- Comfortable with rework tools and mock-up fabrication
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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