Mechanical Engineer

Fierceli Inc, MBE, SBE; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fierceli Inc in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our hardware development team responsible for thermal analysis, sheet metal design, and chassis development for high-performance networking and embedded systems.

You will collaborate with EE, thermal, manufacturing, and system engineers to deliver manufacturable mechanical solutions, create 3D CAD models and drawings, support prototype builds and validation, and ensure DFM/DFA across products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in thermal analysis for electronic systems.
• Strong experience in sheet metal design and chassis development.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or similar).
• Knowledge of thermal simulation tools (ANSYS, Icepak, FloTHERM, or equivalent).
• Understanding of heat transfer, airflow, and cooling techniques for electronics.

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal analysis and simulations to ensure optimal cooling and reliability of electronic systems.
• Design and develop sheet metal components and chassis assemblies for networking hardware and embedded systems.
• Conduct CFD thermal simulations, airflow optimization, and heat dissipation analysis.
• Develop mechanical designs for racks, enclosures, and chassis meeting structural and thermal requirements.
• Work with cross-functional teams including EE, thermal, and manufacturing engineers to ensure design feasibility and performance.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, and documentation.
• Support prototype builds, testing, and design validation.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure DFM/DFA.
• Troubleshoot thermal and mechanical issues during development and product qualification.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Sheet metal design

Chassis development

3D CAD modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Heat transfer

CFD simulations

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our hardware development team. In this role, you will be responsible for thermal analysis, sheet metal design, and chassis development for high-performance networking and electronic systems. You will collaborate closely with electrical, thermal, manufacturing, and system engineering teams to deliver robust and manufacturable mechanical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform thermal analysis and simulations to ensure optimal cooling and reliability of electronic systems.
• Design and develop sheet metal components and chassis assemblies for networking hardware and embedded systems.
• Conduct CFD thermal simulations, airflow optimization, and heat dissipation analysis.
• Develop mechanical designs for racks, enclosures, and chassis meeting structural and thermal requirements.
• Work with cross-functional teams including EE, thermal, and manufacturing engineers to ensure design feasibility and performance.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, and documentation.
• Support prototype builds, testing, and design validation.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure DFM/DFA (Design for Manufacturability & Assembly).
• Troubleshoot thermal and mechanical issues during development and product qualification.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in thermal analysis for electronic systems.
• Strong experience in sheet metal design and chassis development.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or similar).
• Knowledge of thermal simulation tools (ANSYS, Icepak, FloTHERM, or equivalent).
• Understanding of heat transfer, airflow, and cooling techniques for electronics.
• Experience with tolerance analysis, materials selection, and manufacturing processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing networking hardware, servers, or telecom equipment.
• Knowledge of rack systems, airflow management, and high-density electronics packaging.
• Familiarity with prototype builds, environmental testing, and reliability validation.
• Experience working in high-volume manufacturing environments.

Key Skills

• Thermal simulation and airflow analysis
• Sheet metal and enclosure design
• Chassis architecture and structural design
• CAD modeling and drawing creation
• Cross-functional engineering collaboration