Hyperscale IT Rack Systems PM — NPI & Thermal Integration

Sanmina Corporation

Fremont (CA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 98,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance
Comprehensive benefits
Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in Fremont, CA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the development of high-density IT rack enclosures, focusing on structural integrity, thermal integration, and mass production readiness for NPI runs.

You translate customer specifications into high-volume fabrication processes, drive DFM, manage end-to-end NPI, and coordinate multi-site transfers while collaborating with suppliers and manufacturing plants. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • Experience in precision sheet metal fabrication and metal behavior.

Responsibilities

  • Lead rack frame development and translate customer specs into high-volume fabrication processes.
  • Own DFM process for complex sheet metal assemblies meeting tolerances (EIA-310, OCP).
  • Manage end-to-end NPI lifecycle from CAD reviews to mass production of frames and components.
  • Oversee cooling system integration and ensure mechanical rigidity in frames.
  • Prototype build and validation for dynamic loads during shipping and deployment.
  • Coordinate with manufacturing plants on laser cutting, welding, and bending processes.
  • Lead RFQs with cost-benefit analysis for fabrication methods and pricing.

Skills

Mechanical engineering
Sheet metal fabrication
DFM
Project management
Multi-site transfers
BOM management
RFQ leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Sanmina Corporation in Fremont, CA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the development of high-density IT rack enclosures, focusing on structural integrity, thermal integration, and mass production readiness for NPI runs.

You translate customer specifications into high-volume fabrication processes, drive DFM, manage end-to-end NPI, and coordinate multi-site transfers while collaborating with suppliers and manufacturing plants. Some travel may be required.

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