Mechanical Supplier Quality Engineer

HCLTech; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

HCLTech is seeking a Mechanical Supplier Quality Engineer in Fremont, CA to evaluate complex data center rack designs, drive rack/cooling system decisions, and manage suppliers. The role emphasizes thermal/mechanical modeling, testing, and ensuring reliability.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, perform audits, write test plans, and lead supplier quality initiatives across offshore and domestic manufacturers, with a focus on manufacturability and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Thermal/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10+ years of Thermal/Mechanical engineering experience.
• Proven track record managing suppliers for racks or similar systems.
• Understanding of shock, vibration, and reliability tests for data center equipment.
• Experience coordinating with offshore manufacturers on quality issues.
• Familiarity with QMS and FMEA.
• Proficient in thermal/mechanical modeling with MCAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality audits and risk assessments for mechanical components and rack systems.
• Write detailed test plans for mechanical/thermal solutions.
• Manage mechanical suppliers for data center rack systems.
• Oversee suppliers testing advanced mechanical/thermal solutions for data centers.
• Evaluate and optimize cooling solutions for data center environments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with peers, management, and vendors.
• Exercise independent judgment within policy to achieve objectives.

Skills

Thermal engineering

Mechanical engineering

Supplier management

Quality systems (QMS)

FMEA

Heat transfer

MCAD modeling

Shock & vibration testing

Offshore collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Thermal/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MCAD software

Job description

HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self- motivated Mechanical Supplier Quality Engineer to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.

Job Title

Mechanical Supplier Quality Engineer

Job ID

135961

Position Type

Full-time with HCLTech

Location

Fremont, CA

Role/Responsibilities

• The Thermal/Mechanical Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for evaluating complex
• product designs across the data center rack solution systems. This encompasses identifying,
• selecting, simulating, and testing both commercial and in-house developed advanced
• thermal/mechanical design solutions, including thermal performance, manufacturability,
• serviceability, and reliability of data center racks and cooling systems.
• Leveraging a deep technical engineering expertise in thermal and mechanical engineering,
• Candidates will drive rack/cooling system level decisions, testing, and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality audits and risk assessments for mechanical components and rack systems
• Write detailed test plans for mechanical/thermal solutions
• Manage mechanical suppliers that manufacture data center rack systems
• Manage suppliers that manufacture and test advanced mechanical/thermal solutions operated in data center environments.
• Evaluate and optimize advanced mechanical/thermal cooling solutions for data center environments
• Work in a cross-functional collaborative environment, closely interfacing with peers, management, and external vendors
• Exercise significant independent judgment within broadly defined policies and practices to determine the best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience in Thermal/Mechanical
• Engineering field or in a related area
• Professional experience and proven track record of managing suppliers working on racks and/or similar mechanical systems
• Understanding of shock/vibration and other compliance and reliability tests for data center mechanical equipment
• Ability to work with offshore manufacturers to manage quality issues and process changes
• Familiarity with quality management systems (QMS), supplier quality performance metrics, or failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)
• Proficient in designing thermal/mechanical models using MCAD software tools
• Background in heat transfer and mechanical/thermal design including ability to quickly

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range Minimum: $50.38 per hour

Pay Range Maximum: $70.00 per hour

HCL is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to [e-mail] for investigation.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies:

• medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance
• employee assistance program
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year)
• 10 paid holidays per year

How You’ll Grow

At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.