Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - AI Thermal Systems

Upscale; Kentucky; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Travel opportunities to supplier sites

Job summary

Upscale, Inc. in Kentucky is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the mechanical design of high‑performance network enclosures. You will coordinate with HW EEs, SI, and manufacturing teams to deliver low‑cost, robust system solutions for demanding AI workloads.

You will guide a team of engineers, own the thermal design, and drive the development process from feasibility through production release, while mentoring peers and optimizing for quality, cost, and schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
• Minimum of 15+ years in network enclosure system design
• Proven track record leading high‑quality, low‑cost design solutions
• Strong CAD skills with SolidWorks and PDM
• DFM and DFA design for manufacturing and assembly
• Understanding of part manufacturing (injection molding, sheet metal, machining)
• Knowledge of mechanical enclosure parts and hard tooling costs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to resolution
• Thermal development process expertise including simulations and fan policy

Responsibilities

• Strong understanding of liquid ORV3 cooled system design
• Strong understanding of comprehensive thermal requirements with high complexity heatsinks, custom cold plates, manifolds and advanced thermal solutions
• Lead, mentor, and less experienced mechanical design engineers. Provide technical guidance and problem-solving expertise
• Excellent understanding of the mechanical development phases, from feasibility, hand calculations & trade studies to conceptual CAD generated to detailed design files, prototyping, testing, through final production release
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical engineering, software, manufacturing, and product management to ensure seamless integration and product success
• Strong understanding of part drawing standards and tolerancing practices
• Strong understanding of the overall product development process
• Identify and implement new technologies and tools to enhance design capabilities and efficiency
• Strong understanding of the product compliance system requirements with relevant industry test standards
• Strong understanding of product testing. Capable of determining test setup and both non-operational vibration and shock test limits to ensure product quality
• Present detailed system design/thermal reviews across the entire NPI team
• Strong team collaboration. Conduct and participate in whiteboard brain discussions with the entire team
• Work closely with mechanical suppliers to better understand manufacturing capabilities, delivering high-quality, low-cost part design solutions
• Willing to share the sustaining effort and/or support
• Willing to travel to support both domestic and/or foreign supplier parts and assembly FAI approvals. Support operations contract manufacturing partner by being on site for early development, QA and FCS builds

Skills

SolidWorks

PDM

Enclosure design

Thermal engineering

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Vibration testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM

Job description

Upscale, Inc. in Kentucky is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the mechanical design of high‑performance network enclosures. You will coordinate with HW EEs, SI, and manufacturing teams to deliver low‑cost, robust system solutions for demanding AI workloads.

You will guide a team of engineers, own the thermal design, and drive the development process from feasibility through production release, while mentoring peers and optimizing for quality, cost, and schedule.