Rack-Scale Mechanical Lead for AI Inference Hardware

d-Matrix; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

d-Matrix is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Engineer to lead rack-scale mechanical design for its AI inference hardware platform, spanning concept to mass production. You will collaborate with thermal, electrical, software, and systems teams to define robust chassis and enclosure solutions, with a focus on OCP specs, DFx, and manufacturability.

You will own the full product lifecycle, conduct reliability testing, review supplier designs, and mentor engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field is required.
• 10+ years of mechanical design, simulation, and validation experience for IT hardware.
• Hands-on experience with OCP specifications and rack-scale system design.
• Strong background in chassis mechanical design, sheet metal design/fabrication, and DFM at high volume.
• Experience with shock and vibration testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for rack-scale AI inference hardware in compliance with OCP specs.
• Design and validate chassis, sheet metal enclosures, cooling architectures, and high-powered connections.

Skills

Rack-scale design

OCP specifications

CAD tools

FEA

DFM

Thermal design

Supplier engagement

GD&T

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

CAD tools

FEA

GD&T

Job description

d-Matrix is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Engineer to lead rack-scale mechanical design for its AI inference hardware platform, spanning concept to mass production. You will collaborate with thermal, electrical, software, and systems teams to define robust chassis and enclosure solutions, with a focus on OCP specs, DFx, and manufacturability.

You will own the full product lifecycle, conduct reliability testing, review supplier designs, and mentor engineers.