Senior Mechanical Engineer

Position Overview

Eridu AI is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in system chassis and enclosure design to lead the mechanical architecture of high-performance computing hardware.

This role focuses on the design of sheet-metal chassis and enclosures for rack-mounted systems
, including structural frames, board mounting structures, cooling hardware integration, and manufacturable assemblies.

The ideal candidate has strong experience developing server, networking, or data center hardware
, and has taken sheet-metal chassis from concept through production
.

System Chassis Architecture

• sheet-metal chassis structures
• structural frames and mounting assemblies
• board‑level mounting structures for high‑speed electronics
• card cages, PSU mounting structures, and cable management

Sheet Metal Design

• manufacturable sheet‑metal components and assemblies, including bending and stamping features, PEM hardware integration, tolerance stack‑ups, grounding, and EMI considerations

Thermal & Cooling Integration

• cold plates
• manifolds
• liquid cooling hardware
• airflow ducting and flow management structures

Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

• manufacturing‑ready CAD models and drawings
• assembly optimization
• supplier and ODM engagement
• FMEA and reliability analysis

Support prototype builds, EVT/DVT validation, and production ramp.

Prototyping & Validation

• structural validation
• shock and vibration testing
• thermal cycling
• reliability testing

Investigate failures and drive root‑cause analysis and design improvements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Electrical engineering
• Thermal engineering
• Manufacturing engineering
• Supply chain
• External manufacturing partners and ODMs

Ensure mechanical designs support system integration, manufacturability, and reliability goals.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 7+ years of experience designing mechanical systems for electronics hardware
• Hands‑on experience designing sheet‑metal chassis and enclosures for rack‑mounted systems
• Experience taking chassis or enclosure designs from concept through production
• Strong understanding of sheet‑metal fabrication processes, including tolerance stack‑ups, DFM, and DFA
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools such as Solid Works, Creo, or NX
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in cross‑functional hardware teams

• 10+ years of mechanical design experience in server, networking, or data center hardware
• Experience designing server chassis, networking systems, or high‑density electronics packaging
• Experience integrating liquid cooling hardware, including cold plates and manifolds
• Experience collaborating with ODMs or contract manufacturers
• Familiarity with thermal or structural simulation tools such as Ansys Mechanical, Icepak, or Flotherm
• Experience supporting EVT/DVT/PVT hardware builds
• Experience with reliability testing including shock, vibration, and thermal cycling

At Eridu, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of AI infrastructure, working with a world‑class team on groundbreaking technology that pushes the boundaries of AI performance. Your contributions will directly impact the next generation of AI infrastructure solutions, transforming the performance of AI data centers.

The starting base salary for the selected candidate will be established based on their relevant skills, experience, qualifications, work location, market trends, and the compensation of employees in comparable roles.

Eridu is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Eridu does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from staffing agencies or third‑party recruiters. Any candidate submitted to Eridu without prior written authorization from our recruiting team will be considered unsolicited and will become the property of Eridu. Eridu reserves the right to pursue and hire such candidates without any obligation to pay fees. Recruiting agencies are expressly instructed not to contact hiring managers, employees, or executives regarding open positions.

The pay range for this role is: 210, USD per year (San Francisco Bay Area).