Mechanical Supplier Quality Engineer - Data Center Racks

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 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.