Centraprise · 10 hours ago
Mechanical Design Engineer – Nexus Switching & Core Routing
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelCentraprise is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in Nexus Switching and Core Routing. The role involves thermal design, CFD expertise, FEA/structural analysis, and documentation excellence to ensure high-quality mechanical designs for their products.
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Hiring Manager
Syed Ahmed
Responsibilities
Thermal Design: Heatsink topology, vapor chambers, heat pipes, fin optimization; fan selection and control; ducting; altitude derating; PoE PSU thermal integration (e.g., 1100W)
CFD Expertise: Geometry prep, meshing strategy, solver settings, turbulence models (k‑ε/k‑ω), boundary condition fidelity; correlation methods and uncertainty analysis
FEA/Structural: Static, modal, buckling, fatigue; fixture/constraint realism; shock/vibe spectra; fastener/joint analysis; compliance with GR‑63
Mechanisms & Kinematics: Latches, ejectors, guides, hinges, detents; ergonomics and tactile feedback; wear and tolerance sensitivity
EMC‑Aware Mechanics: Shielding architectures, gasket compression, seam leakage control, conductive finishes, grounding paths
GD&T & Tolerance Analysis: Datum strategy, stack‑up spreadsheets, worst‑case/RSS methods; CMM validation; manufacturable callouts
Materials & Finishes: Thermal and stiffness trade‑offs; corrosion and galvanic pairs; finish impact on conductivity/emissions; recyclability
DfM/DfA: Sheet‑metal (bends, hems, tabs), die casting (draft/overflow), injection molding (gates, knit lines), secondary ops minimization; Poka‑Yoke features
TIMs & Interfaces: Compression targets, surface flatness, roughness; long‑term stability; rework/service considerations
Acoustics: Fan tone management, damping/isolators; measurement protocols; psychoacoustic considerations
Reliability & Environment: HALT/HASS, salt‑fog, dust/ingress, humidity, temperature cycling; packaging/drop compliance
Documentation Excellence: Clear build guides, service manuals with HMI cues, exploded views, torque specs, and safety notices
Qualification
Required
Thermal Design: Heatsink topology, vapor chambers, heat pipes, fin optimization; fan selection and control; ducting; altitude derating; PoE PSU thermal integration (e.g., 1100W)
CFD Expertise: Geometry prep, meshing strategy, solver settings, turbulence models (k‑ε/k‑ω), boundary condition fidelity; correlation methods and uncertainty analysis
FEA/Structural: Static, modal, buckling, fatigue; fixture/constraint realism; shock/vibe spectra; fastener/joint analysis; compliance with GR‑63
Mechanisms & Kinematics: Latches, ejectors, guides, hinges, detents; ergonomics and tactile feedback; wear and tolerance sensitivity
EMC‑Aware Mechanics: Shielding architectures, gasket compression, seam leakage control, conductive finishes, grounding paths
GD&T & Tolerance Analysis: Datum strategy, stack‑up spreadsheets, worst‑case/RSS methods; CMM validation; manufacturable callouts
Materials & Finishes: Thermal and stiffness trade‑offs; corrosion and galvanic pairs; finish impact on conductivity/emissions; recyclability
DfM/DfA: Sheet‑metal (bends, hems, tabs), die casting (draft/overflow), injection molding (gates, knit lines), secondary ops minimization; Poka‑Yoke features
TIMs & Interfaces: Compression targets, surface flatness, roughness; long‑term stability; rework/service considerations
Acoustics: Fan tone management, damping/isolators; measurement protocols; psychoacoustic considerations
Reliability & Environment: HALT/HASS, salt‑fog, dust/ingress, humidity, temperature cycling; packaging/drop compliance
Documentation Excellence: Clear build guides, service manuals with HMI cues, exploded views, torque specs, and safety notices
CAD: Creo, SolidWorks, or NX; PDM/PLM (e.g., Agile/Windchill)
Analysis: CFD (6Sigma/Flotherm/Icepak), FEA (Ansys/Nastran)
Standards: NEBS, IEC/UL, RoHS/REACH, IP/ingress
Methods: DfM/DfA, GD&T, Tolerance Analysis, RCCA/8D
Expertise in Sheet‑metal, die casting, injection molding, thermal interface materials (TIMs), heatsinks/vapor chambers
Company
Centraprise
Centraprise is an executive search and direct hire company.
Founded in 2010
501-1000 employees
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