Distinguished Technologist Mechanical Engineer; Network Infrastructure

Job Description

Reporting to the Head of Mechanical Engineering, the Distinguished Mechanical Engineer will be a self‑motivated technical leader capable of working in a fast‑paced environment with aggressive product development schedules. The role involves the mechanical architecture, design, development, and qualification of complex networking systems from concept through production and field deployment.

• Lead the mechanical development of complex networking systems and chassis platforms from concept through production release and field support.
• Provide technical leadership across multiple programs and serve as a subject‑matter expert for mechanical architecture, packaging, manufacturability, reliability, and serviceability.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies in cooling, liquid cooling, interconnects, materials, and manufacturing processes to support future product roadmaps.
• Drive system‑level technical decisions, balancing performance, cost, schedule, reliability, manufacturability, compliance, and customer requirements.
• Remain actively engaged in hands‑on engineering activities, including CAD reviews, tolerance analysis, prototype evaluation, laboratory testing, failure analysis, and root‑cause investigations.
• Lead cross‑functional design reviews and collaborate closely with Electrical, Thermal, Signal Integrity, Reliability, Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain teams.
• Drive technical content of system specifications, design guidelines, validation plans, and engineering standards.
• Develop and maintain mechanical design standards, best practices, and engineering methodologies across the organization.
• Identify technical risks and drive mitigation plans throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Support customer escalations, manufacturing issues, and field failures through hands‑on troubleshooting and corrective action development.
• Lead supplier engagements involving design reviews, manufacturing readiness, tooling strategies, and technical issue resolution.
• Provide project scoping, resource estimates, schedule input, and technical guidance for new product development efforts.
• Mentor and develop engineers through technical coaching, design reviews, and day‑to‑day engineering leadership.
• Contribute to long‑term technology planning and future platform development initiatives.

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 15+ years of experience in electromechanical product development.
• Extensive experience with chassis development, system packaging, and high‑density electronic assemblies.

• MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience developing networking, server, storage, telecommunications, or high‑performance computing systems.
• Experience with advanced cooling technologies, including liquid cooling solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership of complex cross‑functional development programs.

• Expert‑level proficiency with 3D solid modeling tools;
  Solid Works experience preferred. Working knowledge of EPDM or equivalent PLM systems is a plus.
• Extensive experience developing complex chassis and system‑level mechanical designs for networking, server, storage, or telecommunications products.
• Strong hands‑on experience with tolerance analysis, GD&T, stack‑up analysis, and structural analysis techniques.
• Working knowledge of FEA and interpretation of simulation results.
• Experience with ECAD‑MCAD integration and IDF workflows.
• Deep understanding of sheet metal design, machining, castings, extrusions, plastics, and associated manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of tooling requirements and manufacturing considerations for volume production.
• Working knowledge of thermal design principles, thermal characterization, and advanced cooling technologies including liquid cooling.
• Strong understanding of NEBS, EMI, EMC, Safety, and other regulatory compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex system‑level mechanical issues in laboratory, manufacturing, and field environments.
• Experience leading root‑cause investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• Strong understanding of product cost drivers, tooling investments, supplier…