Mechanical Design Engineer - High-Power Networking Hardware

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

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop high‑performance networking hardware. The role focuses on mechanical design, structural analysis, and validation across the product lifecycle, from concept to production, with onsite work in California.

You will create 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, perform FEA simulations, and collaborate with thermal, electrical, and manufacturing teams to ensure reliability and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles 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.

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.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Engineering drawings

Structural analysis

Engineering calculations

Hands-on testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

FEA software

Thermal analysis tools

Job description

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop high‑performance networking hardware. The role focuses on mechanical design, structural analysis, and validation across the product lifecycle, from concept to production, with onsite work in California.

You will create 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, perform FEA simulations, and collaborate with thermal, electrical, and manufacturing teams to ensure reliability and manufacturability.