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# Mechanical Design Engineer, AI Networking Hardware

- **Company:** PTEC Solutions Inc
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $160,000 - $180,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Centers, Electronic Design Automation, Networking Hardware, Siemens NX, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Hardware Testing, Creo
- **Published:** October 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8a747d8576fa846f

## About the Role

* BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with 7+ years of mechanical design experience in electronic or electromechanical products.
 * Strong experience with 3D MCAD tools, preferably Creo and/or NX.
 * Experience designing sheet-metal products for medium- to high-volume manufacturing.
 * Strong knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis.
 * Knowledge of sheet-metal, plastic, machining, and die-cast manufacturing processes.
 * Demonstrated ability to solve complex mechanical problems and work effectively across engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams.

Preferred Experience

Experience in one or more of the following is highly desirable:

 * Mechanical design of networking, server, AI/ML, HPC, or data-center equipment
 * High-density electronic packaging and advanced ASIC/PCB integration
 * Liquid cooling or high-power thermal architectures
 * High-speed electrical or optical interconnects
 * Structural analysis and mechanical validation
 * Design and manufacturing of prototypes, fixtures, and test hardware

## Description

You will work on challenging mechanical design and system-integration problems involving advanced networking ASICs, high-density electronics, high-speed interconnects, power delivery, and thermal management. The role spans the complete product lifecycle from early architecture and concept development through detailed design, validation, manufacturing, and production., * Design and deliver next-generation AI networking and data-center systems, including fixed and modular chassis, cards, and complex electromechanical assemblies.

 * Develop innovative mechanical solutions using sheet metal, plastics, die castings, and machined components while meeting EMI, safety, reliability, manufacturing, and compliance requirements.
 * Develop detailed 3D CAD models using Creo and/or Siemens NX.
 * Create production drawings using GD&T and sound mechanical design practices.
 * Perform detailed tolerance and stack-up analysis for complex electromechanical assemblies.
 * Work closely with PCB and hardware teams to exchange ECAD/MCAD data, manage component placement, and resolve mechanical integration issues.
 * Collaborate with thermal engineers on high-power and high-density cooling solutions.
 * Work directly with manufacturing teams and suppliers to resolve prototype, production, and field design issues.
 * Lead and participate in peer, architecture, and cross-functional design reviews.
 * Take ownership of designs from concept through prototype, validation, tooling, and production.