Mechanical Design Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing benefits

Professional development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to help develop the next generation of high-performance networking hardware. The role focuses on mechanical design, structural analysis, and validation throughout the product lifecycle, offering opportunities to apply engineering fundamentals, problem-solving, and hands-on testing in a collaborative environment across the US and internationally.

The Mechanical Engineer II position requires 2–4 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling and drawings creation.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations and interpret analysis results.
• Experience with mechanical testing and design validation.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D designs and detailed drawings for high-performance networking hardware.
• Perform structural analysis, calculations, tolerancing and simulations.
• Integrate components and hardware per requirements.
• Plan hands-on testing to validate designs and identify weaknesses.
• Collaborate with thermal, electrical, and manufacturing engineers.
• Work with suppliers to support design reviews and transition to production.
• Document designs, analyses, tests, and validation findings.
• Own assigned designs and drive design improvements.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Structural analysis

Mechanical design principles

Engineering calculations

Tools

FEA

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

This role has been designed as “Onsite” with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Summary

HPE Networking is seeking a motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to help develop the next generation of high-performance networking hardware. This role focuses on the mechanical design, structural analysis, and validation of high-power, high-density networking systems, contributing throughout the product development lifecycle from initial concept through production. The position offers an opportunity to apply sound mechanical engineering fundamentals, analytical problem‑solving, and hands‑on testing to develop robust, reliable products. Working in a collaborative engineering environment with teams across the US and internationally, the Mechanical Design Engineer will contribute to innovative networking solutions while building technical expertise and taking on increasing design responsibility.

Job Description

This is a Mechanical Engineer II position for an engineer with 2–4 years of relevant experience. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will design, analyze, and validate mechanical components and assemblies for advanced networking products. You will develop detailed designs and engineering drawings, perform structural analysis and simulations, and support design decisions through engineering calculations and hands‑on product testing. You will collaborate with thermal, electrical, and manufacturing engineering teams, as well as external partners and suppliers, to address design challenges and ensure products meet performance, reliability, quality, and manufacturability requirements. Working within an established engineering framework, you will take ownership of assigned designs and technical tasks, using analysis and test results to identify issues and drive design improvements. This role offers increasing technical responsibility and independence as you develop your engineering experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop 3D mechanical designs, detailed engineering drawings, and specifications for high-performance networking hardware and mechanical assemblies.
• Perform structural analysis, engineering calculations, tolerance analysis, and simulations to evaluate mechanical performance, structural integrity, and design margins.
• Select and integrate mechanical components, connectors, and hardware based on product requirements and engineering specifications.
• Plan and conduct hands‑on testing to validate mechanical designs, evaluate product performance, and identify potential design weaknesses.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot mechanical issues, and recommend design improvements to enhance product reliability, durability, and service life.
• Collaborate with electrical, thermal, and manufacturing engineers to ensure successful mechanical and system-level integration.
• Work with hardware manufacturing partners and suppliers to support component selection, design reviews, design optimization, and transition from development to production.
• Support product qualification and validation activities, ensuring designs meet engineering specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Document engineering designs, analysis results, test procedures, and validation findings.

Basic Qualifications

• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, engineering materials, tolerances, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling and creation of detailed engineering drawings and specifications.
• Understanding of structural mechanics and the ability to perform engineering calculations and interpret analysis results.
• Experience or familiarity with mechanical testing, design validation, and troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to make data‑driven engineering decisions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across engineering disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA), structural simulation, or other mechanical analysis tools.
• Experience designing mechanical components or assemblies for electronic equipment, servers, networking hardware, or high‑density computing systems.
• Familiarity with mechanical design considerations for high‑power electronic systems, including structural integrity, component integration, and thermal‑management interfaces.
• Experience with laboratory equipment, mechanical testing, and product qualification.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, supplier collaboration, and design‑for‑manufacturability principles.

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form. Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

What We Can Offer You

• Health & Wellbeing: We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
• Personal & Professional Development: We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
• Unconditional Inclusion: We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level. Variable incentives may also be offered.

United States of America: Annual Salary USD 84,200 - 170,300 in California. The listed salary range reflects base salary. Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html

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