Mechanical Senior Principal Engineer

Dell Technologies Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 187,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Technologies in Austin, Texas is seeking a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer to develop innovations for exciting new PC products and to lead front-end design across product lines. You will collaborate with marketing and cross-functional teams to translate concepts into market-ready designs that address both commercial and consumer needs.

The role requires extensive 3D CAD work (CREO preferred), FE A analysis, and hands-on validation of prototypes.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering with a track record of innovative designs.
• Deep expertise in design principles for large-scale production, sheet metal, and molding.
• Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD (CREO preferred) with ability to model and communicate ideas.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for simulations and design trade-offs.
• Collaborative mindset with internal/external partner engagement.

Responsibilities

• Influence future mobile product design with engineering leadership across the front-end design cycle.
• Collaborate with Marketing and cross-functional teams to define innovation strategies.
• Lead technical decisions across disciplines including industrial design, usability, quality and reliability.
• Develop and communicate design concepts using 3D CAD and FE A tools and validate prototypes.
• Drive design enablement with external partners for seamless product portfolio integration.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

FEA

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree or PhD (desirable)

Tools

Creo

3D CAD tools

Job description

Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer

From applied research to advanced engineering, the Mechanical Engineering Center of Excellence (MECOE) has the expertise to shape ground-breaking products, material and processes. Its groundbreaking work. We're involved in assessing the competition, developing technology and product strategies and generating intellectual property. We lead technology investigations, analyze industry capabilities and recommend potential acquisitions or vendor partner opportunities. Our insights influence product architecture and definitions. And we work with colleagues across the business to ensure our products always lead the way.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer on our Mechanical Engineering Center of Excellence (MECOE) team in Austin, Texas.

What you'll achieve

As a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer, you'll develop innovations for exciting new PC products. The team thrives on innovation and operates with design freedom to implement the new technologies into Dell's products. You will work across product lines to provide class-leading mobile PC offerings for both commercial and consumer customers. This team has a passion for innovation and operates at the leading edge of technology. Join us and do some of the best work of your career. The Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer will drive innovation, share knowledge across the technology community, and contribute to industry leading products.

You will:

• Influence future mobile product design by providing technical expertise and engineering leadership, with a strong focus on the front-end design cycle
• Collaborate with Marketing and cross-functional teams to define innovation strategies and generate customer-focused design concepts
• Lead technical decision-making across multiple disciplines, including industrial design, usability, quality, and reliability
• Develop and communicate design concepts using 3D CAD and FEA tools, and validate proof-of-concept prototypes for seamless integration
• Drive design enablement with external partners, ensuring solutions meet specifications and are ready for integration into the product portfolio

Take the first step towards your dream career

Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here's what we are looking for with this role:

Essential Requirements:

• 9+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, with a proven track record of delivering innovative, high-quality designs
• Deep expertise in engineering design principles, including large-scale production, sheet metal, injection molding, electrical interconnects, heat extraction, and vibration control
• Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD systems (CREO preferred), with the ability to create concept models, analyze production designs, and clearly communicate technical ideas
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of interpreting mechanical simulations, evaluating design trade-offs, and ensuring optimal cost, performance, and quality
• Collaborative mindset with experience driving design concepts forward, partnering effectively with internal teams and external development partners while thriving in both independent and team settings

Desirable Requirements:

• Typically requires 12+ years of related experience in a professional role with a Bachelor's degree; or 8+ years with a Master's degree; or 5+ years with a PhD; or equivalent experience
• Hands-on experience in the design and analysis of electronics enclosures, with PC, server, or similar product experience considered a strong plus. Practical experience in machine shop operations and prototype building, demonstrating ability to translate concepts into functional models

Compensation

Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this position is $187,000 - $242,000.

Benefits and Perks of working at Dell Technologies

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