Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

F5 Networks, Inc.; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

F5 Networks, Inc. seeks a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to lead hardware development for high-performance electronic systems. You will guide architecture decisions, drive manufacturability, and mentor the Hardware Development Team from concept through production release.

The role requires deep expertise in mechanical design, assembly layout, and thermal analysis, with a focus on reliability and cross-functional collaboration in a global environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering required; MS preferred for senior roles.
• 10+ years of mechanical design experience in enterprise hardware.
• CSWP or equivalent certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level mechanical design for new products, including architecture and requirements.
• Drive design for manufacturability, testability, and reliability across phases.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance within the team.
• Oversee mechanical layout of PCB assemblies and chassis design.
• Interface with suppliers and manufacturing partners for validation.

Skills

Mechanical design

Thermal analysis

Leadership

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering (desirable)

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Thermal simulation

Job description

At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation. Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.

Job Description F5 is seeking an accomplished Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the development of advanced hardware solutions for high-performance electronic systems. As a key member of the Hardware Development Team, you will drive the design of complex electrical subsystems from concept through production release, providing technical leadership, mentoring, and strategic input across projects. This role requires deep expertise in multiple areas of hardware design and the ability to influence architecture decisions, ensure design excellence, and foster innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Uphold F5's Business Code of Ethics and promptly report violations of the Code or other company policies.
• Act as a technical authority, independently determining methods and procedures for new or complex assignments.
• Lead system-level mechanical design for new products, including architecture definition, functional specifications, and requirements development.
• Drive design for manufacturability, testability, and reliability across all phases of development.
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance existing products and guide new product directions.
• Oversee and mentor engineers, providing technical guidance and reviewing work to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Conduct internal and external technical presentations and disseminate knowledge within the Hardware Development Team.
• Develop and maintain schedules for deliverables, ensuring timely and high-quality documentation and testing.
• Interface with suppliers and manufacturing partners for validation and issue resolution.
• Support sustaining engineering for legacy products and assist in manufacturing training for new designs.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of design processes and standards.
• Hands-on support of prototype builds and evaluation of changes.
• Reviewing and checking engineering drawings.
• Creation and release of Bills of Materials.
• Preparation and release of Engineering Change Orders and Deviations.

Qualifications

• Understand and comply with F5 internal processes and requirements.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required; MS in Mechanical Engineering is desirable.
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical design for enterprise and service provider network systems.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills at component, assembly, and system levels.
• Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) or equivalent certification.
• Extensive experience in the following: Server appliance and chassis design in traditional enterprise or Open Rack environments.
• Design of sheet metal, injection molding, castings, machined parts and similar.
• Mechanical layout of circuit board (PCB/PCA) assemblies.
• Component selection evaluation (fans, heat sinks, connectors, hardware, etc. Simulation, analysis, and validation of mechanical designs, including thermal modeling and structural evaluations.
• System-level integration, including chassis and backplane designs.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in generating reports for testing, tolerance, and fit analysis studies.
• Competence with Microsoft Office software.
• Familiarity with basic shop tools.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Preferred: Experience with regulatory compliance (UL, CE, FCC) and reliability testing.

Hybrid: Employees within 30 commutable miles of an F5 office are required to work from the office a minimum of 30 business days per quarter.

Remote: Primarily work from designated home location but can come into an F5 office to work or travel to an offsite location as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of F5 to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. F5 offers a variety of reasonable accommodations for candidates. Requesting an accommodation is completely voluntary. F5 will assess the need for accommodations in the application process separately from those that may be needed to perform the job. Request by contacting [e-mail].

Together, we're building a better digital world. Founded in 1996, F5 is a global leader in application delivery and security. Our premier platform helps customers secure and deliver every app, API, and piece of infrastructure across all environments. Backed by over three decades of expertise and 553 patents, our solutions protect against threats while ensuring fast, reliable digital experiences. With over 6,400 employees, we serve more than 23,000 customers in over 170 countries. To continue this work, we need people like you—the best minds in the industry. We're committed to a unique, human-first culture that encourages authenticity, prioritizes diversity and inclusion, and fosters the growth and success of our employees.