Mechanical Engineer

AMD; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD seeks a mechanical development engineer in Secaucus, NJ to design, analyze, and validate hardware platforms for AI computing and data center systems. You'll develop mechanical components, perform FEA, and support validation to ensure reliability.

This role involves collaboration with silicon design, board engineering, validation, manufacturing, and external partners. Hands-on CAD work, testing, and design optimization are core, with opportunities to move ideas from concept to production.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Experience in electronics packaging, compute hardware, or data center systems.
• Familiarity with sheet metal, cast, machined, and plastic components.
• Experience with thermal-mechanical coupling, vibration, or reliability analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies using 3D CAD tools (Creo preferred, SolidWorks acceptable).
• Develop testing strategies for crucial phases and participate in troubleshooting and design optimizations.
• Create and maintain detailed 2D drawings, GD&T, and engineering documentation per AMD standards.
• Perform structural and vibration analyses using Abaqus and ANSYS to assess mechanical integrity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical, thermal, manufacturing, and suppliers.
• Support prototype builds, system bring-up, debugging, and transition to manufacturing.

Skills

3D CAD

FEA analysis

Design optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced Engineering degree a plus

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Abaqus

ANSYS

Allegro

Job description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences-from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you'll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges-striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.

Together, we advance your career.

The Role

Join a dynamic and inventive mechanical engineering team where you'll be directly involved in designing, analyzing, and validating advanced hardware platforms for AI computing, data center, and client systems. Your contributions will center on developing mechanical components and assemblies, conducting FEA and structural analysis, and supporting validation efforts to ensure outstanding product reliability and performance. To achieve so, you'll interact regularly with teams focused on silicon design, board engineering, validation, manufacturing, as well as leaders within AMD, our customers, and partners.

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences-from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you'll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges-striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.

Together, we advance your career.

The Role

Join a dynamic and inventive mechanical engineering team where you'll be directly involved in designing, analyzing, and validating advanced hardware platforms for AI computing, data center, and client systems. Your contributions will center on developing mechanical components and assemblies, conducting FEA and structural analysis, and supporting validation efforts to ensure outstanding product reliability and performance. To achieve so, you'll interact regularly with teams focused on silicon design, board engineering, validation, manufacturing, as well as leaders within AMD, our customers, and partners.

This role is perfect for an engineer enthusiastic about tackling complex server and rack-level challenges, such as optimizing force-saving features, ensuring high-speed connector engagement, advancing liquid cooling and connection technologies, creating floating mechanisms, and refining structures to meet rigorous transportation shock and vibration tests. You'll enjoy a balance in your workdays: splitting your time between hands-on lab work, running validation tests, and diving into CAD design and optimization. The position offers a rewarding mix of technical depth and creative problem-solving, with plenty of opportunity to see your ideas move from concept to real-world impact.

This is an onsite role based in Secaucus, NJ.

The Person

You have a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles and hands-on experience with 3D CAD tools. You bring working knowledge of structural analysis using industry-standard FEA tools and are motivated to apply these skills to real-world product development challenges.

You possess the ability to create a robust testing strategy that effectively validates system-level designs, even when working with limited data. With a keen eye for detail, you quickly assess complex issues, pinpoint their root causes, and apply targeted design optimizations to boost performance across the board.

You are a collaborative team player with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to interpret results and translate them into practical design improvements in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

The mechanical development engineer plays a pivotal role in launching innovative designs from the ground up, working hand in hand with OEM and ODM partners to turn initial concepts into detailed blueprints and rapidly produce mockups for early-stage testing. Success in this position is defined by the ability to foresee potential product hurdles, implement cost-effective design strategies, and meticulously plan testing to identify and resolve any concerns. At every stage of production, the engineer continuously refines designs to enhance performance while diligently meeting all project deadlines.

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies using 3D CAD tools (Creo preferred, SolidWorks acceptable)
• Develop testing strategies for every crucial phase of the process, and actively participate in both troubleshooting and refining design optimizations.
• Create and maintain detailed 2D drawings, GD&T, and engineering documentation in accordance with AMD and industry standards
• Perform structural and vibration analyses using FEA tools such as Abaqus and/or ANSYS to assess mechanical integrity and product reliability
• Support design trade studies, tolerance analysis, and material selection to meet product requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical, thermal, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers throughout the product development lifecycle
• Participate in design reviews, provide technical input, and implement feedback
• Support prototype builds, system bring-up, debugging, and failure analysis
• Assist with transition from development to manufacturing, including vendor engagement and design for manufacturability (DFM)

Preferred Experience

• Senior level experience with electronics packaging, compute hardware, or data center systems
• Familiarity with sheet metal, cast, machined, and plastic component design
• Familiarity with EE component layout, exposure to DXF file generation and ECAD (Allegro)
• Exposure to thermal-mechanical coupling, vibration/shock, or reliability analysis, as well as FloTherm
• Experience supporting products through prototype and manufacturing release phases
• Knowledge of mechanical design and validation industry standards

Academic Credentials

• BS in Mechanical Engineering is highly preferred
• Any speculation in related field is advantageous
• An advanced Engineering degree would be an added plus

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants' needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD's Responsible AI Policy is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.