Principal Mechanical Engineer

CareerArc; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical architecture for advanced semiconductor packaging, spanning concept to production ramps. You will collaborate across silicon, packaging, thermal, and manufacturing teams to deliver industry‑leading packaging solutions.

The role demands hands‑on modeling, design reviews, supplier engagement, and mentorship of engineers through NPI, qualification, and ramp stages.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in complex semiconductor packaging or high‑performance hardware projects.
• Strong capability in modeling, design reviews, and cross‑functional execution across silicon, packaging, thermal, reliability and manufacturing teams.
• Experience with advanced packaging architectures (flip‑chip, 2.5D/3D, interposer) and supplier engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical architecture and design strategy for advanced semiconductor packaging solutions.
• Drive mechanical design, CAD development, and thermo‑mechanical analysis from concept through production.
• Guide stress, warpage, reliability, and package‑board interaction modeling with FEA tools.

Skills

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

MS/PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Mechanical

Creo

SolidWorks

FEA workflows

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. And we're looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who don't shy away from humanity's challenges but are determined to help solve them.

AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether you're designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go‑to‑market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward.

THE ROLE:

Join AMD's advanced packaging organization and help shape the mechanical architecture behind next-generation high-performance computing, AI, and semiconductor products. As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will lead the development of advanced package solutions spanning concept definition, mechanical design, simulation, qualification, and manufacturing ramp. This is a highly visible technical leadership role that offers the opportunity to influence product direction, solve complex packaging challenges, and work across silicon, packaging, thermal, reliability, and manufacturing teams to bring industry‑leading technologies to market.

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate brings the technical depth of a principal‑level individual contributor, the judgment of a senior engineering leader, and the hands‑on capability to personally drive modeling, design reviews, supplier engagement, and problem resolution from concept through NPI, qualification, and production ramp. You enjoy solving complex problems, personally developing simulations and design solutions, mentoring engineers, and driving execution across cross‑functional teams.

This position is especially suited for top‑tier talent from semiconductor and high-performance hardware companies with strong experience in advanced packaging, mechanical design, mechanical stress simulation, and manufacturing execution who want to remain technically involved while also helping guide packaging strategy, engineering excellence, and future team growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and lead mechanical architecture and design strategy for advanced semiconductor packaging solutions.
• Perform and drive mechanical design, CAD development, and thermo‑mechanical analysis from concept through production.
• Perform and guide stress, warpage, reliability, and package‑board interaction modeling using FEA tools.
• Partner with silicon, packaging, thermal, reliability, manufacturing, and supplier teams to optimize product performance and manufacturability.
• Conduct and lead qualification, failure analysis, and root‑cause investigations across NPI and production.
• Establish design guidelines, mechanical specifications, and manufacturing requirements for advanced packaging technologies.

Preferred Experience

• Hands‑on expertise with ANSYS Mechanical, Creo, SolidWorks, and mechanical simulation workflows.
• Deep knowledge of thermo‑mechanical reliability, stress analysis, warpage, and package‑board interaction, including correlating simulations with DIC, shadow moiré, warpage metrology, strain gauges, thermal cycling data, cross‑section analysis, acoustic microscopy, and failure analysis results.
• Advanced semiconductor packaging experience including flip‑chip, chiplet, 2.5D/3D, interposer, or HBM‑based architectures.
• Experience working with OSATs, foundries, substrate suppliers, and high‑volume manufacturing partners.
• Strong understanding of package, substrate, PCB, and system‑level mechanical integration.
• Proven technical leadership in complex semiconductor product development environments.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, or a related technical field. Bachelors and equivalent industry experience may be considered.

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.