Mechanical/Hardware Engineer VII

Delta System & Software, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta System & Software, Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a Mechanical/Hardware Engineer VII to lead the mechanical design of rack-mounted networking products from concept to RTM.

The role demands hands-on expertise, strong communication, and the ability to drive design reviews, BOMs, prototypes, and ECO releases. You will evaluate cooling, interconnects, GD&T, and FEA, manage schedules, and ensure compliance with NEBS and EMI standards, while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a

Qualifications

• BSME or equivalent with 5+ years in electro-mechanical design.
• Experience in designing rack-mounted networking or server products.
• Proficiency with 3D modeling and tolerance analysis.
• Knowledge of GD&T and FEA.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance tests.
• Experience with heat dissipation and cooling technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of rack-mounted networking products.
• Conduct design reviews and create BOMs.
• Prototype validation and ECO releases.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet schedules.
• Ensure regulatory compliance testing.
• Develop cooling solutions and thermal profiling.

Skills

Electro-mechanical design

SolidWorks

GD&T

FEA

EPDM

ECAD transfer

Sheet metal design

Thermal design

3D modeling

Cost estimation

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MSME preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

EPDM

ECAD/MCAD transfer

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical/Hardware Engineer VII

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Onsite/ Hybrid/ Remote: Onsite

Job Description:

Reporting to the head of the HPE networking Mechanical Team – the Mechanical Engineer must be a self‑motivated individual to work in a fast‑paced high energy environment with short product development cycles. This person will be responsible for the mechanical design of rack mounted networking products from concept to RTM. The candidate must be very hands‑on and not only have experience of designing products but also holding design reviews, creating BOM, prototype validation, ECO release and putting products through regulatory compliance tests.

Must be able to initiate and consult on original and creative technical efforts. This may include the following:

• Evaluate & integrate new technologies in cooling, interconnect & other relevant areas to develop future solution set for HPE networking products.
• Provide project scoping and resource planning to support new product development and relevant technologies for the project. Track deliverables in support of programs and resolve cross‑functional issues.
• Responsible for leading technical decisions required on a project.
• Takes a leadership role in technical content of the system specification/unit function specification.
• Establishes well‑defined technical direction and aligns the direction with that of HPE networking.
• Reviews plan and writes specifications for assigned area.
• Identifies issues and technical interdependencies and suggests possible changes.

Education:

• BSME or equivalent with 5+ years relevant experience in electro‑mechanical design with a concentration in either networking or storage or server products.

Preferred: MSME or equivalent

• Must be a present user of a 3D solid modeling package, proficiency with Solidworks would be preferable and working knowledge of EPDM is plus.
• Must be able to do Tolerance Analysis of complex systems and have working knowledge of GD&T & FEA
• Experience with IDF & ECAD‑MCAD transfer process is preferred.
• Knowledge of sheet metal design and manufacturing processes for low and mid volume production.
• Good understanding of hard tooling requirements for plastic, aluminum extrusions and aluminum die cast.
• Good to excellent understanding of thermal design, thermal profiling and/or managing outside resources for thermal design solutions
• Good to excellent knowledge of advanced cooling technologies including liquid cooling
• Good understanding of NEBS, EMI issues, EMC, Safety and other product specific agency compliance requirements
• Capable of creating & maintaining product development schedules
• Excellent communication skills in both department & cross functional skills
• Experienced in estimating and maintaining part cost, hard tooling, resources (both internal and external) in maintaining project budget
• Good understanding of overall product development