Senior Mechanical Architect — IT Rack & Enclosure Design

SYNNEX Corporation; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 160,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Mental Health Care

401K with match

Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Days

Tuition Reimbursement

Perks at Work

LEAP Program

MyFlexPay

Job summary

Hyve Solutions is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Architect to lead the design and development of rack systems, server enclosures, and IT infrastructure hardware from concept through production. You will define mechanical architectures, document specifications, perform feasibility studies, and drive design excellence across cross‑functional teams.

The role requires expert 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA), experience with DFM/ DFA/ DFC, thermal management, materials, and manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive mechanical design experience, focusing on rack systems/server enclosures/IT hardware.
• Expert CAD skills and knowledge of manufacturability, materials, and processes.
• Strong understanding of thermal management and design for cooling in enclosures.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualization, design, and development of mechanical architectures for rack systems and IT hardware.
• Define and document mechanical specifications, design requirements, and performance criteria.
• Conduct feasibility studies, trade-off analyses, and risk assessments of design options.
• Perform detailed mechanical design, material selection, and analysis using CAD tools and FEA.
• Collaborate with electrical/thermal, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure manufacturability and serviceability.
• Develop and execute design verification and validation plans, including prototyping and testing.
• Drive continuous improvement of mechanical design processes and tools.
• Stay current with industry trends and new technologies in IT hardware design.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior mechanical engineers.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables for mechanical design activities.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

FEA analysis

DFM/ DFA/ DFC

Thermal management

Cross‑functional leadership

Mechanical design

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

CATIA

PDM/PLM systems

Job description

Hyve Solutions is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Architect to lead the design and development of rack systems, server enclosures, and IT infrastructure hardware from concept through production. You will define mechanical architectures, document specifications, perform feasibility studies, and drive design excellence across cross‑functional teams.

The role requires expert 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA), experience with DFM/ DFA/ DFC, thermal management, materials, and manufacturing