Lead Systems Design Engineer – Storage and AI Platforms

Sanmina; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina is seeking a Lead Systems Design Engineer to head the Colorado Springs team developing next‑generation data storage and server products. You will lead cross‑functional efforts, driving design decisions across mechanical, electrical and software interfaces to meet demanding performance and reliability goals.

The role requires strong leadership and a deep understanding of electro‑mechanical systems, signal integrity, and enclosure design.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering, computer science or related field.
• 12 years of relevant industry experience.
• Understanding of electro-mechanical system design.
• Tradeoffs between mechanical and electrical layouts.
• Signal integrity concepts and trade-offs.
• Mechanical design concepts (sheet metal and plastics).
• PCB fabrication and assembly process knowledge.
• Enclosure level factory assembly and integration process.
• Ability to evaluate overall system requirements and tradeoffs.
• Ability to develop and track development schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaborative teams to develop leading edge server and storage products.
• Provide technical and program leadership to design teams to develop server and storage products.
• Provide cross-functional technical guidance and mentorship to engineers.
• Contribute to Product Requirements Documents (PRDs) for server and storage products.
• Provide technical support to RFQs and Business Development activities as required.
• Limited hands on testing and troubleshooting of server and storage products as required.

Skills

Leadership

System design

PCB fabrication

Signal integrity

Mechanical packaging

PCIe

GPU design

Power & cooling

Project scheduling

Education

BS degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Linux

Job description

Sanmina is seeking a Lead Systems Design Engineer to head the Colorado Springs team developing next‑generation data storage and server products. You will lead cross‑functional efforts, driving design decisions across mechanical, electrical and software interfaces to meet demanding performance and reliability goals.

The role requires strong leadership and a deep understanding of electro‑mechanical systems, signal integrity, and enclosure design.