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Acceler8 Talent · 5 hours ago

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

San Francisco Bay Area

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$240K/yr - $275K/yr

8+ years exp

Acceler8Talent is partnering with a well-funded, VC-backed AI/networking hardware startup in the SF Bay area. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to develop chassis and line card designs, conduct tolerance analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to create high-performance systems.

Staffing & Recruiting

Hiring Manager

Drew Cummings

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

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringCreoMechanical DesignSolidWorksTolerancingCooling System DesignCable Harness DesignCross-Functional CollaborationHands-On Experience