Principal Thermal Mechanical Engineer; R48164/dh
Job in
San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, 95199, USA
Listed on 2026-02-25
Listing for:
Cadence
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-25
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
San Jose, CA. This role reports to the Mechanical Engineering Director and works in a talented organization.
Base pay range
$/yr – $/yr
Additional compensation types
Annual Bonus and RSUs
Key responsibilities
• Perform component and system thermal analysis.
• Design thermal solutions for air‑cooled and liquid‑cooled products.
• Perform thermal testing and provide thermal assessment/recommendations.
• Specify thermal and mechanical components.
• Design mechanical components and platform enclosures.
• Perform circuit board layouts and placement of electronic components on circuit boards.
• Draft 2D drawings of circuit board layouts, mechanical components, and system assemblies.
• Structure BOMs and generate ECRs to release products to PDM.
• Work with suppliers/manufacturers to address DFM feedback.
• Perform inspection of materials and resolve quality issues.
• Perform some hand‑on works (prototype build, mechanical assembling, cable routing…).
Qualifications
• BS or degree in mechanical engineering with a minimum of 10 years of experience OR MS with a minimum of 7 years of experience OR PhD with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Experienced in thermal and mechanical design of equipment designed to operate in data centers.
• Experienced with thermal analysis and thermal simulation tools (CFD).
• Experienced with air and liquid cooling design, and thermal testing.
• Experienced designing circuit board layouts, sheet metal parts and mechanical components.
• Proficient in using mechanical CAD software.
Experience with Creo Elements/Direct is a plus.
• Familiar with BOM structuring and ECO processes. PTC Arena (PDM) experience is a plus.
• Experience with GD&T is a plus.
• Experience using hand tools and operating machining equipment is a plus.
• Good cross‑functional communications, strong work ethic, and great team‑work attitude.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
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