Principal Mechanical Engineer

This role has been designed as “Onsite” with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge‑to‑cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next.

We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Hybrid Role:
In office 2x a week.

Designs, analyzes, develops, modifies and evaluates materials, mechanical systems, equipment and packaging. Conducts feasibility, design margin and validation analysis and empirical testing on new and modified designs. Leads and/or assists in architecture development and assessment. Evaluates reliability of materials, properties, designs, and techniques used in production. May direct support personnel and/or partner organizations in the preparation of detailed design, design testing, prototype fabrication, and production tooling.

Contributions have visible technical impact on a product or major subcomponent. Applies in-depth professional knowledge and innovative ideas to solve complex problems. Visible contributions improve time‑to‑market, achieve cost reductions, or satisfy current and future unmet customer needs. Recognized internal authority on key technology area applying innovative principles and ideas. Provides technical leadership for significant project/program work. Leads or participates in cross‑functional initiatives and contributes to mentorship and knowledge sharing across the organization.

• Develop organization‑wide architectures and methodologies for mechanical and thermal design and development across multiple platforms and organizations within the Global Business Unit.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies, innovations, and outsourced development partner relationships for alignment with technology roadmap and business value; create plans for integration and update into architecture.
• Review and evaluate designs and project activities for compliance with technology and development guidelines and standards; integrate suggestions, updates, and innovations into overall architecture.
• Leverage recognized domain expertise, business acumen, and experience to influence decisions of executive business leadership, outsourced development partners, and industry standards groups.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to less‑experienced staff members to set an example of mechanical and thermal design innovation and excellence.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Typically 10+ years of experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Server or Laptop design.

• Proficiency in Pro Engineer or other 3D CAD software as a mechanical design tool.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience in mechanical and thermal architecture of electronics packaging design.
• Designing sheet metal and plastic parts and associated production tooling and processes.
• Using CFD and thermal mockups to validate thermal solutions.
• History of innovation with multiple patents in the field of electronics packaging.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language.
• Ability to effectively communicate product architectures, design proposals, and negotiate options at business unit and executive levels.

Health & Wellness:
Comprehensive benefits that support physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development:
Programs to help you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion:
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